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Rodrigo Duterte Arrested: Justice or Unlawful Act?

3/11/2025

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila airport on March 11, 2025, under an International Criminal Court warrant for crimes against humanity tied to his controversial drug war, which reportedly claimed thousands of lives. Critics celebrated the arrest as a victory for justice, while his supporters decried it as an unlawful act. Extradition to The Hague looms ahead.

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila airport on March 11, 2025, under an International Criminal Court warrant for crimes against humanity tied to his controversial drug war, which reportedly claimed thousands of lives. Critics celebrated the arrest as a victory for justice, while his supporters decried it as an unlawful act. Extradition to The Hague looms ahead.