Former Philippine President Duterte Arrested and Sent to ICC for Crimes Against Humanity

Rodrigo Duterte faces charges over thousands of extrajudicial killings during his violent anti-drug campaign.

Rodrigo Duterte, former president of the Philippines, was arrested in Manila and transferred to The Hague to face charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity for orchestrating death squads that killed thousands during his controversial 'war on drugs.'
The ICC estimates that between 12,000 and 30,000 people, many from impoverished neighborhoods, were killed in extrajudicial operations under Duterte's leadership.
Duterte's arrest follows a tense 12-hour standoff at a Manila airbase, during which he resisted fingerprinting and threatened law enforcement officials.
While human rights groups celebrate the arrest as a step toward justice, Duterte's supporters and family have criticized the move as a violation of Philippine sovereignty.