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Ex-Pres Duterte arrested over ICC warrant for crimes against humanity

Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, on an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for alleged crimes against humanity.

The ICC pre-trial chamber found reasonable grounds to believe Duterte was individually responsible for the crimes against humanity of murder in connection with the killings blamed on his war on drugs.

Duterte's alleged extrajudicial killings and numerous drug-related killings during his presidency are estimated to have resulted in up to 30,000 deaths.

Following Duterte's arrest, families of drug war victims expressed hope for a swift trial and justice.

Victims' families, including Jane Lee and Christina Pascual, are willing to testify before the ICC.

Lee's husband was killed in 2017 by a riding-in-tandem in Caloocan City, while Pascual's son was allegedly killed by police personnel in Pangasinan in 2018.

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Kin of Duterte drug war victims hope for swift justice at ICC
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Father of Bicolano drug war victim elated over Duterte's arrest
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Families of 3 Zamboanga Sibugay drug war victims see hope with Duterte arrest
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Families of individuals killed in Duterte’s drug war emotional in welcoming his arrest
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Tears of joy for drug war victims’ families over Duterte arrest
ABS-CBN
Rodrigo Duterte and ICC: From years-long probe to 'unexpected' arrest
Philippine News Agency
Families of drug war victims hold Mass after Duterte's arrest
Rappler
Drug war victims’ families celebrate Duterte’s arrest, vow to keep fighting
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Duterte's arrest won't undo the pain – drug war victims
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After Duterte arrest, CHR calls to protect drug war victims' families
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'We hope you feel our pain': Drug war victims hail arrest of Rodrigo Duterte
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‘Critical step’: Duterte arrest brings drug war victims, families closer to justice
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Families of drug war victims, rights groups hail Duterte's arrest
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ICC counsel: Drug war victims' kin hope Duterte arrest will lead to trial

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