Former Philippines president faces charges of crimes against humanity

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Former Philippines president faces charges of crimes against humanity

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila over the International Criminal Court's investigation into his controversial anti-narcotics crackdown. He's accused of crimes against humanity while in power as thousands were killed during his war on drugs. The ex-leader says the arrest is unlawful, and that the ICC has no jurisdiction in the Philippines. Kristina Simich reports.

March 11, 2025