Dutere questions ICC arrest, warns of family's political strength
Former President Rodrigo Duterte questioned his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) during an Instagram Live session with his daughter Kitty Duterte.
He warned that his family, particularly current Vice President Sara Duterte, could win a possible presidential bid due to the ongoing situation.
CIDG Director PBGen. Nicolas Torre was seen discussing options for bringing Duterte to The Hague on a chartered flight.
Vice President Sara Duterte stated in a separate statement that her father is being forcibly taken to The Netherlands, where the ICC is headquartered.
Kitty Duterte alleged in an Instagram Story that her father is not allowed to seek proper medical treatment while under custody and posted a photo of him lying down on a makeshift bed at Villamor Air Base.
The plane carrying Duterte arrived in Dubai for a layover before continuing its journey, as confirmed by President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. during a press briefing.
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