Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested at airport on ICC warrant for crime against humanity

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested astatine Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport connected Tuesday pursuing an bid from the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is investigating a transgression against humanity lawsuit filed against the erstwhile leader.

Duterte, 79, was taken into custody astatine the airdrome successful the Philippines pursuing his travel to Hong Kong, The Associated Press reports.

The ICC has been investigating "massive killings that happened nether the erstwhile president's deadly crackdown against amerciable drugs," The AP said via President Ferdinand Marcos' office.

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested astatine Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport pursuing an bid from the International Criminal Court (ICC). (AP)

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