Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested for Crimes Against Humanity

Duterte faces charges at the ICC for thousands of killings linked to his 'war on drugs' after a dramatic arrest in Manila.

Rodrigo Duterte, former president of the Philippines, was arrested on March 11 and transferred to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity.
The ICC's case centers on Duterte's alleged responsibility for extrajudicial killings during his violent anti-drug campaign, which reportedly led to tens of thousands of deaths.
Duterte’s arrest followed a political rift between his family and the administration of current President Marcos Jr., which facilitated his handover to the ICC.
The case marks a significant moment for the ICC, as Duterte is the first Asian head of state to be arrested for alleged international crimes, highlighting both the court's reach and its reliance on political circumstances.
A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for September 23 to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed to a full trial, a process that could take years to complete.