Estimates of the death toll during Duterte's presidential term vary from 6,000 to 30,000

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested by ICC for crimes against humanity, sparking mixed reactions and legal proceedings.

The Human Rights Watch called his arrest a “critical step for accountability in the Philippines”.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday, the court in The Hague confirmed. The court will soon schedule an initial appearance in which the allegations against Duterte will be outlined, and his identity will be confirmed.

THE HAGUE (March 13): Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said he was “responsible” as he arrived in the Netherlands on Wednesday to face International Criminal Court charges of crimes against humanity over his war on drugs. The ICC, based in The Hague, has said there were “reasonable grounds” to believe Duterte committed the crime againstRead More

Just before former President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into the International Criminal Court’s custody, he seemed to accept his fate, saying he would “take accountability for everything.”

Police sent Duterte by plane to the Netherlands to face charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court.