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

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte stated he is ready for possible arrest amid reports that the International Criminal Court may issue a warrant over his "war on drugs" that resulted in thousands of deaths.
Duterte expressed his acceptance of potential arrest during a rally in Hong Kong, asserting he did everything for the peace of the Filipino people.
The Philippines presidential office indicated that while no official communication from Interpol has been received, Duterte could be handed over if necessary.
Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro affirmed that law enforcement is prepared to act on any arrest warrant requested by Interpol.

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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…

10 hours ago·New York, United States

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

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Inquirer

Duterte admitted many things during drug war probe – PCO

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro on Monday said former President Rodrigo Duterte “admitted many things” during the congressional probe into his administration’s drug war, noting that due process must have been followed. At a Palace briefing, Castro was asked to comment on Duterte’s statement on reports that the International Criminal Court

11 hours ago·Manila, Philippines

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.

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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

14 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.

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