Former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines was arrested at the Manila airport following an International Criminal Court warrant stemming from his controversial "war on drugs". Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity, with thousands of reported killings linked to anti-drug operations during his presidency from 2016 to 2022. Despite the significant backlash against his policies, Duterte returned to the Philippines, asserting he was ready to face authorities. While President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration has pledged to cooperate with the ICC, they have not committed to rejoin the court.
Duterte faces charges of murder as the ICC investigates his deadly war on drugs, though he has returned to the Philippines, ready for arrest.
Despite outrage over his presidency's legacy of violence, Duterte's steadfastness during his trip home highlights his controversial reign and the political tensions.
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