Duterte's arrest sends a strong signal that even powerful individuals may be held accountable for their actions.

The arrest of ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte for alleged crimes against humanity is an "important moment" for international law, International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan said Wednesday.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into custody by the International Criminal Court on Wednesday (March 12) following his arrest in Manila on murder charges linked to his "war on drugs.

A plane carrying former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has arrived in the Netherlands where he is to face charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC) over his deadly "war on drugs".

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has arrived in the Netherlands on Wednesday and will head to The Hague following his dramatic arrest in Manila the day before, on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant,