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Philippines arrests ex-leader Duterte in ICC case over drug killings

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a warrant for the arrest of Rodrigo Duterte, the former President of the Philippines, for crimes against humanity related to his violent anti-drugs campaign. The warrant accuses him of responsibility for the murder of at least 43 people and estimates that his campaign led to the deaths of around 30,000 people. Duterte has been taken into custody by Philippine authorities in Manila, and human rights groups are calling for his "expeditious surrender and transfer of custody" to the ICC.

  1. PH
    Bong Go
    Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
    1. This is a violation of his constitutional right.
  2. PH
    Rodrigo Duterte
    Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
    1. I did what I had to do, and whether you believe it or not, I did it for my country.
    2. Forget the laws on human rights. If I make it to the presidential palace, I will do just what I did as mayor. You drug pushers, hold-up men, and do-nothings, you better go out. Because I'd kill you.
    3. Explain to me now the legal basis for my being here, as apparently I was brought here not of my own volition. It's somebody else's.
  3. PH
    Bryony Lau
    Human Rights Watch
    1. His arrest could bring victims and their families closer to justice and sends the clear message that no one is above the law. The Marcos government should swiftly surrender him to the ICC.
  4. DE
    Jasmin Lorch
    German Institute of Development and Sustainability
    1. At a time when international law is being undermined and broken in so many places, Duterte's arrest can also send a positive signal that international jurisdiction and international human rights protection still count for something.
    2. There are many indications that President Marcos facilitated the arrest of Rodrigo Duterte in order to put pressure on his political dynasty. Midterm elections are due in May. Moreover, according to opinion polls, Sara Duterte, who is still vice president, is so far the most promising candidate for the presidential elections in 2028.

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sources

  1. 1.Al Jazeera
  2. 2.ABC News (Australia)
  3. 3.The Washington Post
  4. 4.The New York Times
  5. 5.The Guardian
  6. 6.The Times of India
  7. 7.CNN
  8. 8.DW News
  9. 9.France 24
  10. 10.Le Monde
  11. 11.Daily Sabah
  12. 12.ABC News

perspectives

  1. 1.Election
  2. 2.Authoritarianism
  3. 3.Human rights
  4. 4.Organized crime
  5. 5.Drug Trafficking
  6. 6.Money Laundering
  7. 7.Death Penalty
  8. 8.Philippines under Marcos Jr
  9. 9.Drugs Abuse
  10. 10.Philippines under Duterte

countries

  1. 1.GermanyDE
  2. 2.Hong KongHK
  3. 3.NetherlandsNL
  4. 4.PhilippinesPH

organizations

  1. 1.International Court of Justice
  2. 2.Interpol
  3. 3.Human Rights Watch
  4. 4.Rappler Holdings Corp
  5. 5.Presidential Communications OfficePH
  6. 6.Amnesty InternationalGB
  7. 7.Catholic Church
  8. 8.European Union
  9. 9.FacebookUS
  10. 10.German Institute of Development and Sustainability
  11. 11.Good Morning America
  12. 12.House of Representatives

persons

  1. 1.Rodrigo DutertePH
  2. 2.Ferdinand Marcos JrPH
  3. 3.Claire Castro
  4. 4.Bryony LauPH
  5. 5.Kian Delos Santos
  6. 6.Leila De LimaPH
  7. 7.Salvador PaneloPH
  8. 8.Aaron Favila
  9. 9.Bong GoPH
  10. 10.Bullit Marquez
  11. 11.Delos Santos
  12. 12.Ezra Acayan

technicals

  1. 1.Rome Statute
  2. 2.Mindanao Island
  3. 3.Red Notice
  4. 4.Manila International Airport
  5. 5.Nobel Peace Price