In a groundbreaking development, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into police custody upon his return to Manila from abroad on Tuesday, as reported by local media.
The Presidential Communications Office confirmed that Interpol in Manila received the official copy of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) early Tuesday morning. This arrest comes despite the Philippines formally withdrawing from the ICC in 2019.
Duterte's presidency was marked by his controversial "war on drugs," a campaign that garnered significant attention both domestically and internationally for its aggressive tactics and human rights implications.
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