Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested and flown to The Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC). The arrest has sparked political controversy, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. denying claims that it is an act of political persecution. Marcos emphasized that the arrest was in line with the Philippines' commitments to Interpol. Duterte, who led a brutal drug war during his presidency, has long been accused of human rights violations. His arrest marks a significant moment in Philippine politics, raising concerns about political instability and democratic backsliding.
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Snap Insight: Arrest of former Philippine president Duterte will be dogged by suspicions of political persecution
In this “game of thrones” in Southeast Asia’s oldest democracy, warring houses have often resulted in political instability, economic ruin and democratic backsliding, says ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute’s Aries A Arugay.
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For Duterte, Signs of a Reckoning Years After He Ordered a Deadly Drug War
Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president, was arrested on Tuesday in Manila and was flown to The Hague to face International Criminal Court charges of crimes against humanity.
