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Based on the information available to me as of March 11, 2025, that there are multiple credible reports indicating that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant and has boarded a plane bound for The Hague, Netherlands. These reports come from reputable news sources such as Reuters, CNN, AP News, and The Philippine Star, among others, which align with the details in your question.
Key points from these sources:
- Duterte was arrested on March 11, 2025, in Manila upon returning from Hong Kong, pursuant to an ICC warrant related to alleged crimes against humanity during his “war on drugs.”
- Reports, including statements from his daughter Sara Duterte and local media, indicate he was subsequently placed on a plane headed for The Hague, where the ICC is based.
- The arrest follows years of investigation by the ICC into thousands of killings linked to Duterte’s anti-drug campaign during his presidency (2016–2022) and earlier tenure as mayor of Davao.
While the ICC itself has not officially confirmed the arrest warrant or his transfer in some reports, the consistency across multiple news outlets and the Philippine government’s acknowledgment of cooperation with Interpol (which facilitates ICC warrants) lend credibility to the event. However, some details—such as Duterte’s exact status en route or legal challenges from his team claiming the arrest is unlawful—remain fluid as this is a developing story.
