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Former Philippine President Duterte Arrested for ICC Trial on Drug War Killings

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila on an International Criminal Court warrant for crimes against humanity related to his war on drugs, which reportedly killed tens of thousands of people, mostly poor men.
Duterte's actions allegedly resulted in tens of thousands of deaths, as reported by rights groups.
Rights groups and officials have called for Duterte's swift surrender to the ICC, seeing the arrest as a critical step toward accountability.
Agnes Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International, declared Duterte's arrest a long-awaited and monumental step for justice for victims of his drug war.

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Cómo pasó Rodrigo Duterte de jactarse de matar narcotraficantes a enfrentarse a un juicio por crímenes contra la humanidad

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Plane carrying Philippine former president Duterte to ICC delayed, flight tracker shows

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