The ex-president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, could soon become the first Asian former head of state to be tried at The Hague. The populist politician was arrested on Mar. 11, 2025, after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant relating to his “war on drugs.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been put on a plane to The Hague following his arrest on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant, his daughter and local outlet The Philippine Star have reported.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on an ICC warrant over his drug war policies. The arrest can't be divorced from domestic politics. The post Duterte's ICC Arrest Is Also Tied to Philippine Politics appeared first on World Politics Review.

The International Criminal Court accuses the ex-leader of orchestrating crimes of humanity as part of his violent “war on drugs” campaign.

The recent arrest of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, executed under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant, has sent shockwaves across this region.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity filed against him, the Philippine government said.

A plane carrying the former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, has left Manila after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity over his deadly "war on drugs".

The police custody of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte upon an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against him has again exposed the growing rift between two of the country's most influential political dynasties, analysts said.