Former Philippine President Duterte Says He Will Accept Arrest if ICC Issues Warrant

Duterte, currently in Hong Kong for a political rally, faces potential ICC action over thousands of deaths during his anti-drug campaign.

Rodrigo Duterte, former President of the Philippines, declared he is ready to face arrest if the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues a warrant for his alleged crimes against humanity.
The ICC has been investigating Duterte's controversial anti-drug campaign, which resulted in thousands of deaths during his presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Duterte made the remarks during a rally in Hong Kong, where he was campaigning for his political party's candidates in the upcoming Philippine midterm elections.
The Philippine government, under current President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has stated it is prepared to cooperate if an arrest warrant is issued and law enforcement action is required.
Duterte withdrew the Philippines from the ICC in 2019, but the court retains jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed while the country was a member.