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Rodrigo Duterte Extradited to ICC Amid Mixed Reactions

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has arrived in The Hague to face charges related to his anti-drug campaign's extrajudicial killings.

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But domestic politics may have played a role in his arrest – Duterte had made an enemy of the sitting Philippine president.
What’s behind Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest by the ICC?
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Duterte being handed to the ICC is the latest twist in a political feud that has unfolded spectacularly in the public view.
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Duterte’s arrest was symbolic of “a victory of the poor and marginalised, akin to that of David versus Goliath,” the lawyers’ group said, adding: “We still have to press on and work for his eventual conviction.”
Rodrigo Duterte in ICC custody after arrival in the Netherlands
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Duterte will become the first former leader from Asia to face charges at the court in The Hague.
Rodrigo Duterte is in custody in The Hague for crimes against humanity trial
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Duterte is being flown to The Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court over his brutal “war on drugs.”
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The arrest marks a stunning change of fortunes for the influential Duterte family, which formed a formidable alliance with Marcos to help him win a 2022 election by a huge margin.
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Duterte withdrew the Philippines in 2019 from the ICC, in a move human rights activists say was aimed at escaping accountability.
Philippine ex-president Duterte is heading to The Hague to face ICC charges linked to 'war on drugs'
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A one-time alliance between Marcos and the Duterte family has exploded spectacularly since the 2022 presidential election, when Sara Duterte run as vice president on his ticket.
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Updated: Mar 12th, 2025, 5:10 PM ET

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Rodrigo Duterte has been extradited to the International Criminal Court in The Hague after his arrest in Manila. He faces charges of crimes against humanity linked to his brutal anti-drug campaign that resulted in thousands of extrajudicial killings. His political rival, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., oversaw his extradition, marking a significant shift in their previously allied relationship. As Duterte arrives in the Netherlands, securing his trial, reactions are divided; advocates welcome the accountability while his supporters organize protests, calling his arrest a political maneuver. This case marks a historic moment as Duterte could become the first former Asian head of state tried in the ICC.

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Duterte's arrest represents a significant step toward justice for the victims of his drug war, highlighting the potential for accountability for high-ranking officials accused of severe human rights abuses.
The procedural aspects of the ICC's involvement, including Duterte's right to a fair trial and the importance of international justice, are emphasized amidst the criticisms of his supporters.
The long-awaited legal process could set a precedent for future cases involving leaders accused of crimes against humanity, emphasizing the ICC's role in holding such leaders accountable.

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