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ICC takes custody of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in crimes against humanity case

  • The International Criminal Court has taken custody of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on charges of crimes against humanity due to his anti-drug campaign during his presidency.
  • Duterte was arrested in Manila and flown to The Netherlands, where he will face an initial court appearance to confirm his identity and understand the charges.
  • Rights groups have welcomed Duterte's arrest, viewing it as a significant step toward justice for the victims of extrajudicial killings.
  • Duterte's supporters criticized the arrest, claiming it to be an illegal action by the current Philippine government under Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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Ex-President Rodrigo Duterte was transferred to the International Criminal Court in The Hague this week. Survivors cheer, but the current government should also have an interest.

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte confirmed Friday his identity and date of birth with difficulties and tired voice, in his first appearance before the Criminal Court...

·Madrid, Spain
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The International Criminal Court in The Hague interviewed former Philippine President Duterte for the first time.

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In Manila, in a café created to support the relatives of the victims of the anti-drug war and tell their story, the arrest of the former president by the International Criminal Court on Tuesday, March 11, is like a new breath.

·Paris, France
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When former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was brought before the ICC on Friday, it was the first time this fate has befallen such a high-ranking person.

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France24 broke the news in France on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
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