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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Former Philippine President Duterte Arrested Over ICC Warrant
Caption: Former Philippine President Duterte Arrested Over ICC Warrant. Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon returning to Manila after an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant accused him of crimes against humanity. The ICC has been investigating Duterte’s violent anti-drugs campaign, which led to over 6,000 deaths according to police, though independent reports suggest a far higher toll. Duterte, 79, was taken into custody at Manila’s main airport upon arrival from Hong Kong, as authorities executed an ICC-issued warrant. In a video posted by his daughter, Duterte questioned the basis of his arrest, saying, “What is the law and what is the crime that I committed?” Human Rights Watch called Duterte’s detention a “critical step for accountability,” urging the Philippines to hand him over to the ICC. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration has indicated it may cooperate with the ICC, with officials stating they are prepared to follow legal processes. Duterte pulled the Philippines out of the ICC in 2019, but the court retains jurisdiction over crimes committed during the country’s membership (2016-2019). Duterte’s former spokesperson claimed the arrest was “unlawful detention,” arguing the ICC lost jurisdiction when the Philippines withdrew from the court. As mayor of Davao City, Duterte built a reputation for harsh anti-crime measures, with alleged ties to vigilante killings before implementing his deadly national drug war. Duterte’s arrest intensifies political tensions in the Philippines, where he recently announced plans to run for mayor of Davao City, despite health concerns. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Former,President,Rodrigo Duterte,ICC,Warrant,Manila,Accused,Crimes,Against,Humanity,Higher Toll,Deaths,Anti-Drugs,Suggest,Violent
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