ABC National Breakfast: Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte arrested

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The extradition of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague is underway after his arrest in Manila over alleged crimes against humanity.

The International Criminal Court charges relate to the so-called war on drugs Mr Duterte waged from when he was first Mayor of Davao City in the Philippines. 

Period11 Mar 2025

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  • TitleFormer Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte arrested
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletABC Radio National Breakfast
    Media typeRadio
    Duration/Length/Size5m
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date11/03/25
    DescriptionDr Tom Smith discussed the extradition of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague following his arrest in Manila on charges of crimes against humanity. These charges by the International Criminal Court are linked to his controversial war on drugs, which began during his tenure as Mayor of Davao City.
    Producer/AuthorTim Skelton
    URLhttps://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/ex-philippine-president-rodrigo-duterte-arrested/105039952
    PersonsTom Smith
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Keywords

  • Philippines
  • Duterte
  • International Criminal Court
  • International Law
  • Human Rights

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