Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested by ICC for Drug War Killings
Duterte faces charges of crimes against humanity for thousands of deaths during his controversial anti-drug campaign.
- Rodrigo Duterte, former president of the Philippines, was arrested in Manila and transferred to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity.
- The ICC alleges Duterte is an 'indirect co-perpetrator' in the murders of thousands during his anti-drug campaign from 2016 to 2022, with estimates of deaths ranging from 6,000 to 30,000.
- Duterte, in a video message recorded en route to The Hague, claimed full responsibility for the actions of law enforcement under his leadership and stated he was prepared for a long legal process.
- Families of drug war victims expressed relief and hope for justice, recounting years of grief over the extrajudicial killings of their loved ones.
- The arrest highlights a political rift between Duterte’s family and current President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who affirmed the legality of the arrest despite past alliances.
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