Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrived at Scheveningen prison in The Hague today to face trial at the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity in his controversial ‘war on drugs’. The arrival of Duterte was met with a high police presence, as supporters of the former president were expected to protest his arrest.
Accompanied by his oldest daughter, Sara, who serves as the vice-president of the Philippines, Duterte was flown to the Netherlands after being charged with crimes against humanity by the ICC. The family is currently making legal efforts to bring Duterte back to the Philippines, with one of his daughters preparing an application to the country’s Supreme Court.
The current president of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, confirmed Duterte’s extradition to the Netherlands following his arrest on Tuesday morning. The chartered plane carrying Duterte made a stop in Dubai before continuing on to Rotterdam, as reported by a flight-tracking website.
This development marks a significant turn of events for the former president, who has faced international scrutiny for his violent crackdown on drug users and dealers during his time in office. Stay tuned for further updates on Duterte’s trial at the ICC.
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