Philippines’ Former President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested for Crimes Against Humanity

Duterte faces charges from the International Criminal Court for thousands of deaths linked to his anti-drug campaign during his presidency.

Rodrigo Duterte, former president of the Philippines, was arrested at Manila airport on March 11 upon returning from Hong Kong.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) accuses Duterte of crimes against humanity for his anti-drug campaign, which reportedly led to between 12,000 and 30,000 deaths.
Victims of the campaign were predominantly poor individuals, with many killed in extrajudicial operations by police and vigilante groups.
Despite leaving the ICC in 2019, the court maintains jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed before the Philippines’ withdrawal and during Duterte's tenure as mayor of Davao.
Duterte, who remains a polarizing figure in Philippine politics, has defended his actions, claiming they were necessary to combat the country's drug problem.