Rodrigo Duterte arrested in Manila for crimes against humanity

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila on March 11 after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for his arrest. This follows an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity during his anti-drug campaign. Duterte was detained by police upon returning from Hong Kong. He questioned the legality of his arrest while being held at Villamor Airbase, asking for the legal basis for his detention. The ICC has been investigating Duterte since September 2021, focusing on thousands of unlawful killings linked to his "war on drugs."