ICC Confirms Detention of Former Philippine President Duterte in The Hague
The ICC confirms the detention of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in Scheveningen, The Hague, after his arrest upon returning from Hong Kong. Salvador Medialdea, Duterte’s former executive secretary, claimed ignorance about Duterte’s location. The ICC alleges Duterte is responsible for crimes against humanity related to his anti-drug campaign from 2011-2019, with potential for him being the first Asian head of state tried at the ICC.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is now in a detention center located in Scheveningen, The Hague. This confirmation follows claims by Duterte’s former executive secretary, Salvador Medialdea, who stated that they were unaware of the former president’s location.
ICC spokesman Fadi El Abdallah confirmed that Duterte was detained after undergoing standard medical checks, consistent with ICC protocols for all detained suspects. Medialdea had accompanied Duterte on a flight to The Hague and reiterated the lack of information regarding his whereabouts.
Duterte arrived at The Hague on a chartered flight after being arrested at Manila International Airport, returning from Hong Kong. If convicted, he will be the first former Asian head of state to stand trial at the ICC.
The ICC previously indicated that there is reasonable evidence suggesting Duterte’s involvement in crimes against humanity, specifically for indirect co-perpetration of murder occurring in the Philippines between November 2011 and March 2019. His controversial anti-drug campaign is believed to have led to the deaths of numerous individuals without due process.
In summary, former President Rodrigo Duterte has been detained in Scheveningen as confirmed by the ICC. Despite claims from his former secretary about uncertainty regarding his location, the ICC has made it clear that Duterte’s detention follows a standard medical evaluation. With serious allegations against him, he faces potential trial for crimes against humanity linked to his anti-drug campaign. This marks a significant moment as he could be the first former Asian leader to be tried at the ICC.
Original Source: www.aa.com.tr
