Former President Rodrigo Duterte arrested in Manila after shock ICC warrant
Rodrigo Duterte, the ex-leader known for his brutal 'war on drugs,' was taken into police custody Tuesday upon arriving in Manila, local reports confirm. Authorities acted after Interpol received an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC), which investigates war crimes and human rights violations.
The Philippines officially left the ICC in 2019 under Duterte's administration, but the court has continued probing allegations of extrajudicial killings during his presidency. Between 2016 and 2022, his anti-drug campaign drew global criticism for its heavy-handed tactics and reported civilian casualties. 🚨
While legal experts debate Manila's obligation to enforce ICC warrants post-exit, thousands of Duterte supporters gathered outside the detention facility chanting "Free Digong!" Meanwhile, human rights groups called the arrest a "step toward accountability." The drama unfolds as his daughter, current Vice President Sara Duterte, faces mounting political pressure.
