Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his controversial war on drugs. His arrest has been welcomed by human rights advocates, including former senator Leila de Lima, who was previously imprisoned under Duterte’s administration. De Lima and other activists are calling for further accountability for those involved in the drug war. Duterte’s son claims his father is being denied medical care, while Duterte himself questions the legality of his arrest. The case marks a significant moment in the pursuit of justice for the thousands of victims of extrajudicial killings during his presidency.
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‘Far from over’: De Lima, Diokno say other drug war enablers must face law after Duterte arrest
Partylist first nominee Leila de Lima and Akbayan Partylist first nominee Chel Diokno welcomed the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, March 11, they also called for accountability of enablers and beneficiaries of the previous administration’s war on drugs campaign.
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‘Not about vengeance’: Duterte now has to answer to EJK victims’ families, says De Lima
Duterte was arrested by authorities at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), where he was served a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC), as transmitted by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol).
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De Lima on Duterte’s arrest: ‘Justice is finally taking its course’
"The pursuit of justice continues," said human rights lawyer Leila De Lima, who was imprisoned and targeted by the administration of former president
