Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested at airport on ICC warrant

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was apprehended at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Tuesday following an order from the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is conducting an investigation into a case of crime against humanity filed against the former leader.

Duterte, aged 79, was taken into custody at the airport in the Philippines after returning from a trip to Hong Kong, as reported by The Associated Press.

The ICC has been scrutinizing the “massive killings that occurred under the former president’s brutal crackdown against illegal drugs,” according to a statement from President Ferdinand Marcos’ office.

The news of Duterte’s arrest comes after he appeared nonchalant about the possibility of being apprehended by the ICC for his controversial drug war during his recent trip to Hong Kong.

The images of Duterte being escorted by authorities at the airport have circulated widely, sparking a wave of reactions and discussions on social media platforms.

The former president’s arrest has raised questions about accountability and justice for the victims of the drug war in the Philippines. Many have expressed hope that the ICC investigation will shed light on the alleged human rights abuses committed during Duterte’s presidency.

As this is a developing story, updates on Duterte’s detention and the ICC investigation are expected to emerge in the coming days.

For more information on this breaking news story, stay tuned for further updates from reliable news sources.

(Source: The Associated Press)

(This post is subject to updates as more information becomes available.)