Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, was apprehended at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Tuesday. This action follows an order from the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is currently examining a case against him involving alleged crimes against humanity.
According to reports from The Associated Press, the 79-year-old Duterte was detained upon his arrival at the airport in the Philippines after a trip to Hong Kong.
The AP, citing information from President Ferdinand Marcos’ office, states that the ICC investigation focuses on “large-scale killings” that occurred during Duterte’s “deadly crackdown against illegal drugs.”
This is a developing story; further details will be provided as they become available.