Rodrigo Duterte's 80th Birthday Marked by Protests Over ICC Detention

The former Philippine president remains in custody in The Hague as supporters organize rallies and his family challenges the legality of his arrest.

Rodrigo Duterte, detained by the International Criminal Court on charges of crimes against humanity, turned 80 while in custody in The Hague.
Supporters organized over 200 rallies in the Philippines demanding his release, while left-wing activists held separate demonstrations calling for justice for drug war victims.
Sara Duterte, the vice president and Duterte's daughter, has been assisting with his legal defense and criticized the ICC's actions as unjustified.
The ICC alleges Duterte's anti-drug campaign constituted a 'widespread and systematic attack' on civilians, with thousands killed, many without proof of drug involvement.
Duterte's arrest has deepened political tension between his family and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with the Philippine military reaffirming its neutrality following criticism from Sara Duterte.