on Wednesday 12 March, 2025
ICC prosecutor: Duterte arrest ‘means a lot’ to victims
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte delivers a message during the proclamation rally for his political party PDP-Laban's senatorial candidates ahead of the midterm elections, at Club Filipino in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 13, 20
The arrest of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is an important moment for alleged victims of his “war on drugs,” International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan said on Wednesday.
The fact the ICC arrest warrant has been carried out “is important to victims. It means a lot, I think, to victims,” said Khan in a statement.
“Many say that international law is not as strong as we want, and I agree with that. But as I also repeatedly emphasise, international law is not as weak as some may think,” added Khan.
“When we come together... the rule of law can prevail,” said the prosecutor.
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