Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested for Crimes Against Humanity

Duterte faces charges from the International Criminal Court for his deadly anti-drug campaign, which reportedly caused tens of thousands of deaths.

Rodrigo Duterte, who served as president of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022, was arrested at Manila's airport upon returning from Hong Kong.
The arrest follows a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his violent anti-drug campaign.
Human rights groups estimate the death toll from Duterte's campaign to be between 12,000 and 30,000, with many victims being impoverished individuals killed extrajudicially.
The Philippines withdrew from the ICC in 2019 under Duterte's orders, but the court maintains jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed before the withdrawal.
Duterte remains a divisive figure, retaining significant domestic popularity while facing widespread international condemnation for his policies.