Rodrigo Duterte arrested in Manila on ICC directives

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila's airport on Tuesday after returning from Hong Kong. His arrest follows directives from the International Criminal Court (ICC) related to charges of crimes against humanity. Duterte faces allegations linked to a violent anti-drug campaign during his presidency, which reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths. The ICC's investigation covers events from his time as mayor of Davao in 2011 to his presidency, which ended in 2019. The Philippine government confirmed that Duterte is in custody and in good health. The ICC had previously authorized the investigation to continue despite challenges from Duterte's administration, which had sought to halt the inquiry.