Duterte, ICC and Philippines

Analysis-Arrest of Philippines' Duterte offers a glimmer of hope at troubled ICC
The arrest of former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has given a timely boost to the International Criminal Court, which is facing U.S. sanctions and an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by its chief prosecutor.
ICC takes custody of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in crimes against humanity case
The International Criminal Court has taken custody of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity for anti-drugs crackdowns he oversaw while in office.
Duterte’s ICC arrest is a victory for a faltering rules-based order
For years, Rodrigo Duterte acted as if he was untouchable. He’s the first Asian ex-leader to go to the Hague in these circumstances.
Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's "war on drugs", in a video message posted on his Facebook account, as he braces for a legal battle at the International Criminal Court.
Philippine ex-President Duterte brushes off possible arrest by ICC on a trip to Hong Kong
An unannounced trip by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to Hong Kong has set off speculations that he may be trying to evade a possible arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court over his bloody crackdown on drugs.
What we know about Duterte's ICC arrest warrant... in 90 seconds
The BBC's Anna Holligan reports from The Hague, where former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has arrived.
Duterte says he is 'responsible' as ICC takes him into custody
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said he was "responsible" as the International Criminal Court took him into custody Wednesday to face charges of crimes against humanity over his war on
Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant over ‘war on drugs’ killings
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested on a warrant from the International Criminal Court. The 79-year-old was seized in Manila after arriving on a flight. The global court is charging him with crimes against humanity over a deadly anti-drug crackdown he oversaw during his term as president of the Philippines.
Duterte’s ICC arrest will shake up dynastic politics in the Philippines
The ex-president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, could soon become the first Asian former head of state to be tried at The Hague. The populist politician was arrested on Mar. 11, 2025, after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant relating to his “war on drugs.
Duterte refused fingerprinting and threatened lawsuits during chaotic arrest, Philippine police say
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened him with lawsuits, refused to be fingerprinted and told law enforcers “you ...
Duterte's first night in a jail cell is a pivotal moment for the ICC
Duterte's arrest sends a strong signal that even powerful individuals may be held accountable for their actions.
How Duterte went from boasting about killing drug dealers to facing trial for crimes against humanity
An elected leader once dubbed “The Punisher” is on his way to The Hague to face trial for crimes against humanity during a ...
Philippine ex-leader Duterte is being flown to The Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity
Police took Rodrigo Duterte into custody on orders of the ICC, which has been investigating the massive killings that ...
What happens next to ex-Philippine president Duterte?
Philippine ex-President Duterte, who faces murder charges at the International Criminal Court over his war on drugs, will be ...
Philippine ex-leader Duterte en route to The Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity
Rights groups say tens of thousands of unarmed suspects were murdered in extrajudicial killings during Duterte’s war on drugs ...
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Duterte’s arrest an act of PH sovereignty, EJK victims’ lawyer says
One of the legal counsels of the victims of the Duterte administration’s war on drugs countered allegations that the former Philippine president’s arrest was an act of “injustice”.
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Duterte's downfall does not stop Galician parents who lost their son Diego, murdered in a police setup, during the drug war in the Philippines
Other victims of the former president's policies celebrated his arrest, while Pilar and Alberto continue the legal process.