Former Philippine President Duterte Arrested, Taken Into ICC Custody Over Crimes Against Humanity

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Mar 13, 2025, 12:52:09 PM |

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested and placed in the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. He faces charges of crimes against humanity related to his deadly anti-drug crackdown. Duterte admitted responsibility for the controversial campaign, which human rights groups claim resulted in tens of thousands of extrajudicial killings. ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan confirmed the arrest, stating that judges found “reasonable grounds” to charge Duterte with murder as an “indirect co-perpetrator.” Click to know more.