The Filipino authorities have arrested Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, on Tuesday, following the International Criminal Court’s issuance of a secret arrest warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity. This case is a test of the legal reach of the court, which investigates accusations of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of aggression from its base in The Hague.

That’s what you need to know about the lead-up to Mr. Duterte’s arrest and the International Criminal Court.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/world/asia/duterte-icc-arrest-explained.html