Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity – a blow against impunity

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par Tom Smith, Associate Professor in International Relations & Academic Director of the Royal Air Force College Cranwell, University of Portsmouth

The arrest of Rodrigo Duterte, who served as president of the Philippines between 2016 and 2022, for crimes against humanity for his part in the country’s violent “war on drugs” is a welcome blow against impunity. Duterte was arrested on March 11 by Interpol, which was carrying out an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) charging him with crimes against humanity.

It’s a step, at least, towards justice for…

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