A sophisticated network of fake social media accounts sprang to the impassioned defense of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte after he was sent to face charges over his bloody drug war. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/11/asia-pacific/politics/duterte-fake-news-support-network/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #rodrigoduterte #philippines #misinformation #socialmedia #fakenews

A surge of false claims has swept social media since the arrest of Rodrigo Duterte, with supporters claiming the ICC had no jurisdiction and calling it a "kidnapping." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/31/asia-pacific/crime-legal/duterte-philippines-drug-war-victims/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #crimelegal #rodrigoduterte #philippines #icc #southeastasia

> Mr. Duterte was always clear about his intent. He said, over and over, often to applause, that anyone who resisted arrest on suspicion of selling or using drugs would be killed. They were drug addicts, he said, and addicts are “sick with paranoia” and “are always armed.” Killing them is not murder, only justice, he said. He encouraged the public to take part in the killings.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/23/opinion/duterte-icc-drugs-victims.html
#PatriciaEvangelista on #Duterte #RodrigoDuterte #PhilPol #philippines #SomePeopleNeedKilling

ICC prosecutors allege that "potentially tens of thousands of killings were perpetrated" as part of a "widespread and systematic attack" on civilians in Duterte's war on drugs. But he still has pockets of strong support. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/18/asia-pacific/politics/philippines-migrant-workers-duterte/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #philippines #migrants #rodrigoduterte #icc

In a span of two days, former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte went from being "The Punisher” to an ICC inmate. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/15/asia-pacific/politics/duterte-downfall/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #philippines #rodrigoduterte #ferdinandmarcosjr #internationalcriminalcourt

Philippine police arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte in Manila on Tuesday and sent him by plane to the Netherlands to face charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court #philippines #duterte #RodrigoDuterte #criminal

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Rodrigo Duterte, known for his brutal war on drugs that resulted in thousands of deaths, was arrested this week on charges of crimes against humanity, marking a significant moment in international law. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/03/14/world/duterte-lawless-drug-war/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #philippines #rodrigoduterte #icc

#Philippines The International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) welcomes the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, a pivotal step toward ensuring his accountability before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity, including his reported responsibility for the deaths of over 30,000 individuals during the state-sanctioned “war on drugs”. #Duterte #RodrigoDuterte #ICC #ihrf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSyqy6dTCg0

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will be trading his cozy countryside home for the sterile walls of the International Criminal Court’s detention center. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/13/asia-pacific/crime-legal/philippine-duterte-icc-hague-jail/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #crimelegal #philippines #rodrigoduterte #icc

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte landed in the Netherlands and has been handed over to the International Criminal Court in The Hague, where he will face charges of crimes against humanity. @npr has more.
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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest on an ICC warrant for crimes against humanity related to his brutal drug war is a victory for affected families, but it may plunge the country into political chaos. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/03/12/world/rodrigo-duterte-crime-against-humanity/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #rodrigoduterte #philippines #humanrights #drugs #icc

In dramatic events on Tuesday, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s government arrested and deported his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte to face the International Criminal Court in The Hague. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/12/asia-pacific/politics/duterte-arrest-political-gamble/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #philippines #ferdinandmarcosjr #rodrigoduterte #icc #saraduterte

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was sent to The Hague on Tuesday at the request of the International Criminal Court as part of its probe into the "war on drugs" that defined his presidency. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/12/asia-pacific/crime-legal/philippines-duterte-icc-drug-killings/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #crimelegal #philippines #rodrigoduterte #thehague #icc #southeastasia #drugs

Good evening. It's 6PM, Tuesday, 11th March. The headlines: The US and #Ukraine are engaged in peace negotiations in Saudi Arabia. Ex-Philippine leader Rodrigo #Duterte has been detained on an ICC warrant. Kyle Clifford has been given a life sentence. The #UK government has clarified that the Solong, involved in the North Sea incident, was not carrying sodium cyanide. #RodrigoDuterte #SaudiArabia #BBC #News

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he’s ready to go to jail should the International Criminal Court order his arrest over a crackdown on illegal drugs during his term that killed thousands of people. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/11/asia-pacific/crime-legal/duterte-prison-icc-arrest/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #crimelegal #philippines #rodrigoduterte

Campaigning has begun for the Philippines' mid-term elections that could set the table for the next presidential race and determine the political future of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/11/asia-pacific/politics/duterte-philippine-election-season/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #saraduterte #rodrigoduterte #ferdinandmarcosjr #philippines

Philippine civil society and religious leaders asked Congress on Monday to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte over a list of complaints that include graft, incompetence and amassing ill-gotten wealth while in office. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/03/asia-pacific/politics/philippine-impeachment-vp-duterte/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #saraduterte #rodrigoduterte #ferdinandmarcosjr #philippines