Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila's international airport due to an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This action relates to ongoing investigations into his administration's violent crackdown on illegal drugs, which has been labeled as crimes against humanity. The arrest sparked protests from Duterte's allies, who claimed it violated his constitutional rights. The ICC initiated its probe into the alleged drug-related killings during Duterte's tenure, raising questions about accountability after he withdrew the Philippines from the Rome Statute. His health was reported stable following the arrest.
Duterte was arrested at Manila's airport on the ICC's orders for crime against humanity linked to his crackdown on illegal drugs, igniting protests from aides.
The 79-year-old former president's arrest reflects ongoing international scrutiny over human rights violations committed during his administration's controversial drug policies.
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