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Duterte Arrested on ICC Warrant Amid Protests and Calls for Justice

Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila on an ICC warrant related to extrajudicial killings during his presidency's 'war on drugs'.

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  3. Arrested Philippine ex-President Duterte to face legacy of thousands killed in drug crackdown

    Duterte, a former prosecutor, congressman and longtime mayor of the southern Philippine city of Davao, built a political name with his expletive-laced outbursts against the elites, the dominant Roman Catholic church and the West.

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  4. Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war,' government says

    The "war on drugs" was the signature campaign policy that swept Duterte to power in 2016 as a maverick, crime-busting mayor, who delivered on promises he made during vitriolic speeches to kill thousands of narcotics dealers.

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  6. Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested on ICC Warrant

    Duterte was arrested on suspicions of crimes against humanity shortly after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant against him.

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  7. Ex-Philippine President Duterte arrested on warrant for alleged crimes against humanity

    The firebrand Duterte unilaterally withdrew the Philippines from the ICC's founding treaty in 2019 when it started looking into allegations of systematic extrajudicial killings, and the Philippines had until last year refused to cooperate with the ICC investigation.

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  9. Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant

    The arrest order is seen as a victory for human rights campaigners and families of victims, despite Manila’s decision to withdraw as a signatory of the Rome Statute.

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Updated: Mar 11th, 2025, 8:21 AM ET

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on March 11, 2025, at Manila's airport upon returning from Hong Kong. His detention follows an ICC warrant issued for crimes against humanity related to his violent 'war on drugs'. Duterte, in power from 2016 to 2022, oversaw extrajudicial killings that left thousands dead, with human rights groups estimating over 12,000 fatalities. His arrest prompted protests from supporters and was met with praise from rights activists. While the current administration stated it would cooperate with the ICC, Duterte's lawyer claimed the warrant is invalid due to jurisdiction issues.

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  • Duterte was arrested on an ICC warrant for crimes against humanity related to his anti-drugs crackdown, which reportedly resulted in thousands of extrajudicial killings.

  • His arrest has been hailed by human rights advocates as a pivotal moment for justice in the Philippines, highlighting the need for accountability for law enforcement actions during his presidency.

  • Despite his arrest and withdrawal from the ICC, the court maintains jurisdiction over crimes committed during Duterte's time in office before the withdrawal.

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