Rodrigo Duterte detained at ICC in The Hague

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is now in custody at the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention center in Scheveningen, Netherlands. He was admitted after medical checks, according to ICC spokesperson Fadi El Abdalla. Duterte's detention follows his arrest for alleged crimes against humanity related to his administration's war on drugs. The ICC has stated that it will announce the schedule for his first court appearance soon. Previously, Duterte's camp claimed they had no information about his whereabouts. The ICC's statement clarifies his current status and emphasizes the importance of the judicial process.


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