Home / News / World News / Article / Ex-Filipino President Duterte held at Manila airport

Ex-Filipino President Duterte held at Manila airport

Duterte was arrested after arriving from Hong Kong and police took him into custody on orders of the ICC, which has been investigating the massive killings that happened under the former president’s deadly crackdown against illegal drugs

Listen to this article :
Rodrigo Duterte. File pic/AFP

Rodrigo Duterte. File pic/AFP

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by police at Manila’s international airport Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity filed against him, the Philippine government said.

Duterte was arrested after arriving from Hong Kong and police took him into custody on orders of the ICC, which has been investigating the massive killings that happened under the former president’s deadly crackdown against illegal drugs. He returned after delivering a fiery speech to Filipino diaspora in Hong Kong, at a campaign rally on Sunday.

How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve.

Read Next Story
20-year-old Indian student on vacation in Dominican Republic goes missing

Trending Stories

Latest Photoscta-pos

Latest VideosView All

Latest Web StoriesView All

Mid-Day FastView All

Advertisement