Rodrigo Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity in Manila
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila on Tuesday under an International Criminal Court warrant for alleged crimes against humanity. This follows accusations of mass killings during his presidency, which lasted from 2016 to 2022. Duterte's controversial statements included claims of personally killing criminals and comparing his drug war to the Holocaust. He also made bizarre remarks about his sexuality and threatened to declare war over waste disputes with Canada. His administration was marked by violence, with estimates of around 30,000 deaths linked to his anti-drug campaign. Duterte's arrest marks a significant development in ongoing investigations into his actions while in office.