Ex-Pres Duterte arrested, detained in The Hague

Former President Rodrigo Duterte has arrived in The Hague, Netherlands, and is currently at the International Criminal Court's (ICC) detention facility after his arrest on March 11.

His lawyer stated that Duterte was "abducted" and is too ill to give evidence, calling his arrest and transfer to the Netherlands "pure and simple kidnapping".

However, the presiding judge noted that the court doctor found Duterte to be "fully mentally aware and fit" after an examination upon arrival.

Duterte is facing charges of crimes against humanity related to his administration's anti-illegal drug campaign, which resulted in thousands of purported drug dealers and users killed.

He is among at least five individuals in the ICC's detention facility, with four currently on trial, and the center exclusively houses individuals undergoing trial.

The 79-year-old former leader's trial pertains to alleged systematic attacks on the civilian population and widespread extrajudicial killings during his term.