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Former Philippine leader Duterte arrested on International Criminal Court warrant over drug killings

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila's international airport under a warrant from the International Criminal Court in connection with a crime against humanity case.
The International Criminal Court has been investigating killings associated with Duterte's crackdown on illegal drugs from November 1, 2011, to March 16, 2019.
The investigation resumed after appeals judges ruled against the Duterte administration's objections in July 2023.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Stated that the government would cooperate with the ICC if a Red Notice for Duterte's custody is issued.

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La Libre

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Former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity

The former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on Tuesday at Manila airport under an arrest warrant of the International Criminal Court (ICC) which suspects him of a crime against humanity for his deadly war against drugs. ...

17 hours ago·Brussels, Belgium

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The Diplomat

Philippine Police Arrest Former President Duterte at ICC’s Request

The ex-leader’s arrest is the latest outcome of the bitter political feud between the Marcos and Duterte families.

17 hours ago·Tokyo, Japan

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asianews.it

PHILIPPINES Caritas Philippines on Duterte's arrest: 'Respect justice'

The International Criminal Court's arrest warrant was executed against the former president, accused of crimes against humanity for his controversial war on drugs, in which it is alleged that up to 30 thousand people died as a result of extrajudicial killings. The local Church has asked the government to collaborate with international justice to end widespread impunity.

20 hours ago

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WLKY

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Former Philippine president detained over drug crackdown killings

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in connection with an International Criminal Court case alleging crimes against humanity were committed during his anti-drug crackdowns.

21 hours ago·Louisville, United States

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The Sun

Ex-Philippines hardman pres Duterte who 'hurled man from chopper' ARRESTED

THE Former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested after the ICC issued a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity. The hardman ex-leader, who claimed to have thrown people out of helicopters, was taken into custody when he landed in Manila on Tuesday. APDuterte has been accused of committing crimes against humanity by the ICC[/caption] Duterte was arrested at Manilas international airport@PhoenixTV_News / X He was …

21 hours ago·United Kingdom

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Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty

Philippine Ex-President Duterte Arrested On ICC Warrant Over Deadly Antidrug Campaign

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant linked to his decades-long campaign against drugs that killed thousands of people in the South East Asian nation.

22 hours ago·Czechia

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