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Philippine ex-President Duterte brushes off possible arrest by ICC on a trip to Hong Kong

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte attended a thanksgiving event in Hong Kong despite an ongoing investigation by the International Criminal Court into his controversial anti-drug campaign.
Duterte denied authorizing extrajudicial killings but openly threatened to kill suspected drug dealers while in office from 2016 to 2022.
The ICC is investigating the large number of killings by police and gunmen under Duterte's crackdown against illegal drugs, which left thousands of mostly poor suspects dead.

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Ex-Philippine President Duterte shrugs off possible arrest by ICC for drug war during trip to Hong Kong

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made an unannounced visit to Hong Kong on Sunday, leading to questions about whether he is attempting to evade a possible arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court over his extrajudicial killings amid his war on drugs during his time in office.Duterte, 79, and his daughter — incumbent Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte — were the main speakers at a campaign rally at the Southorn Stadium in…

3 hours ago·New York, United States

Philippines' Duterte brushes off possible arrest by ICC

Ex-Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte has told a Hong Kong rally he'll accept an arrest amid reports the International Criminal Court is set to issue a warrant.

4 hours ago·Australia

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Arab News

Philippines’ Duterte says he will accept arrest if ICC issues warrant

HONG KONG/MANILA: Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said in Hong Kong that he was ready for possible arrest amid reports the International Criminal Court (ICC) was poised to issue a warrant over his years-long “war on drugs” that killed thousands. The “war on drugs” was the signature campaign policy that swept Duterte to power in 2016 as a maverick, crime-busting

7 hours ago·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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The Lawton Constitution

Duterte says he’s ready for prison if ICC orders his arrest

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he’s ready to go to jail should the International Criminal Court order his arrest over his policies to suppress drug trade.

10 hours ago

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The Straits Times

Ex-Philippine president Duterte says he’s ready to go to prison amid talk of ICC arrest

He defended his drug war that killed thousands, saying that he did it for the people and their children. Read more at straitstimes.com.

11 hours ago·Singapore

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Bloomberg

Duterte Says He’s Ready to Go to Prison Amid Talk of ICC Arrest

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he’s ready to be jailed amid speculation that the International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant against him over his drug war.

12 hours ago·United States

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