Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to Face ICC

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila and will be extradited to the International Criminal Court. Duterte faces charges of crimes against humanity related to his anti-drug campaign. Supporters bid farewell as he departed for The Hague, where he will answer to the allegations.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila on an ICC warrant and will be extradited to The Hague to face charges. The ICC accuses him of crimes against humanity linked to a deadly anti-drug campaign.

Duterte was taken into custody at Manila international airport after arriving from Hong Kong with his family. The former leader, who is 79, is accused of overseeing human rights violations during his time in office.

As Duterte boarded a plane for The Hague, aides and supporters bid him an emotional farewell. He was seen using a cane as he was helped up the stairs to the aircraft.