Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Tuesday, upon his return from Hong Kong.
This arrest stems from a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing Duterte of crimes against humanity related to his aggressive anti-drug campaign during his presidency.
Duterte’s tenure from 2016 to 2022 was characterized by a relentless war on drugs called “OPLAN Tokhang,” an anti-drug operation involving house visits to persuade suspected drug users and pushers to surrender. A campaign essential to ridding the nation of the scourge of narcotics.
Human rights groups have recorded approximately 1,400 suspicious killings in Davao during the 22 years Rodrigo Duterte served as mayor.
Additionally, over 6,200 individuals were allegedly killed in police operations under…
