Former President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested on ICC Warrant Over Alleged Crimes Against Humanity

by: Edjun Mariposque

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March 11, 2025

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Philippines — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on March 11, 2025, upon his arrival at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport after returning from Hong Kong. The arrest follows a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in connection with alleged crimes against humanity tied to Duterte’s controversial anti-drug campaign.

The ICC’s investigation spans incidents from November 1, 2011, to March 16, 2019, covering Duterte’s tenure as both President and earlier as Mayor of Davao City. During this period, thousands of lives were reportedly lost in the aggressive anti-drug operations, drawing widespread international condemnation.

Duterte’s administration claimed the campaign was essential to curbing the country’s drug crisis, but human rights groups have long criticized it as excessively violent and unjust.

In 2019, Duterte withdrew the Philippines from the ICC’s founding treaty, the Rome Statute, in response to mounting scrutiny. However, the ICC maintains jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed while the Philippines was still a member state.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration has confirmed Duterte’s arrest and expressed its commitment to cooperate with international legal proceedings.

This high-profile arrest is expected to have far-reaching effects on the country’s political landscape and diplomatic standing. The development has sparked mixed reactions across the nation, with some viewing it as a long-overdue pursuit of justice, while others consider it a politically motivated move against Duterte’s legacy.

Further updates on Duterte’s legal proceedings and potential extradition are anticipated in the coming days.

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