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Ex-Philippines President Duterte Challenges “War On Drugs” Case After ICC Arrest

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) continues to stir up intense legal and political furor. Duterte’s defence team argues that the ICC has no jurisdiction over his war on drugs, citing the Philippines’ formal withdrawal from the Rome Statute in 2019. The legal battle hinges on whether crimes committed between 2011 and 2019 fall under the ICC’s jurisdiction, as they occurred when the country was still a member. Meanwhile, Duterte’s arrest has sparked widespread outrage back home, particularly among his supporters, who are demanding his release. This political fury has had an unexpected effect: his allies are seeing a surge in popularity as the country heads toward its upcoming senatorial elections. As the legal fight unfolds, Duterte’s arrest looms large over the elections, with the nation’s future direction at stake.

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