US EditionWanted world leaders cast a wary eye at The Hague as Duterte languishes in ICC custody
- In March, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was taken to the Netherlands, facing scrutiny for alleged crimes against humanity.
- Duterte's downfall followed a shift in Philippine politics after an alliance collapsed, enabling ICC involvement.
- Duterte, age 80, faces scrutiny over a crackdown on drug pushers, resulting in over 6,000 deaths, according to police.
- Duterte taunted the court, even telling them to "hurry up"; his warrant was issued secretly and he was apprehended swiftly.
- This arrest highlights the ICC's ability to cooperate internationally, setting a possible precedent for prosecuting leaders, though political factors greatly influence warrant executions.
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Enrile believes Duterte an ICC target before he became president
Chief presidential legal counsel Juan Ponce Enrile expressed belief that former President Rodrigo Duterte has been the target of the International Criminal Court long before he became the country's chief executive.
"Bring back Duterte!" Davao residents angry over ICC arrest
In March, the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrested former Philippine President Duterte on suspicion of crimes against humanity in the extralegal anti-drug campaign known as the "War on Drugs." While there are many families whose loved ones were killed in unrelated cases, the former president still has passionate supporters. We explored the reasons for his enduring popularity in Davao, the hometown of the Duterte family. Davao City is the …
The chances of world leaders appearing before the Hague tribunal, after the ICC's success with the Filipino Rodrigo Duterte
The dramatic arrest of the controversial former Philippine president in March sent shockwaves through much of the world - and cast a new spotlight on other leaders wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), writes CNN.
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