Former Philippine President Duterte Arrested and Taken to The Hague! 😱 In a shocking turn of events, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been "forcibly taken" to The Hague following his arrest on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for alleged crimes against humanity during his deadly crackdown on drugs.
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His daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, claims he has not been brought before any competent judicial authority to assert his rights.
Duterte, who led the Philippines from 2016 to 2022, has shown no remorse for his brutal anti-drugs campaign, which resulted in over 6,000 deaths according to police data. Rights groups argue the actual death toll could be much higher.
The former president was taken into police custody upon arriving at Manila airport from Hong Kong and later placed on a flight to The Hague.
Critics, including Duterte's former lawyer Salvador Panelo, have called the arrest "unlawful," citing the Philippines' withdrawal from the ICC in 2019. Footage of Duterte being escorted through the airport by police has caused a huge shock in the Philippines, with reactions deeply polarized.
While some see the arrest as vindication for victims of the anti-drugs crackdown, Duterte's loyalists and political allies are mobilizing in his defense, framing this as foreign interference and political persecution.
Duterte's detention comes at a significant time in Philippine politics, with midterm elections approaching in May. The arrest could reshape the political landscape, potentially reigniting support for political change and reform or strengthening Duterte's grip on the national imagination.
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