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Rodrigo Duterte’s final words before ICC custody: 'So be it'
Former President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in the Netherlands to face charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity related to his war on drugs.
Duterte's plane departed Dubai after a layover and headed for Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Duterte on March 7, which was coursed through Interpol on Tuesday, March 11.
Duterte faces a charge of "the crime against humanity of murder" for the crackdown, during which rights groups estimate tens of thousands of mostly poor men were killed.
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that the government is fulfilling its obligations by complying with the ICC's arrest warrant notice and its commitments to Interpol.
Before landing, Duterte addressed the country via video, stating he was okay and urged Filipinos not to worry about his expected long legal proceeding.
He took responsibility for the actions of law enforcement and military personnel during his term, saying, "I will protect you and I will, ako ang managot sa lahat."
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