International Criminal Court's Bold Move: Arrest Warrant for Duterte

The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. This warrant charges him with crimes against humanity linked to numerous killings from 2011 to 2019 during his controversial war on drugs.

The International Criminal Court has taken a significant step by issuing an arrest warrant for Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, on charges of crimes against humanity. This development was confirmed by a source from the ICC on Tuesday.

The warrant, reviewed by Reuters, attributes over 43 murders between 2011 and 2019 to Duterte's anti-drug campaign. The ICC's decision marks a pivotal moment in addressing the repercussions of his controversial approach to drug enforcement.

The charges highlight the alleged human cost of Duterte's policies, raising important questions about accountability and justice in addressing state-sponsored violence.

(With inputs from agencies.)