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Gunfire rang out at the Philippine Senate as police and Marines moved to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who has an ICC arrest warrant for crimes against humanity; dela Rosa urged supporters to prevent his detention and defend his record in Duterte’s drug war, while security forces evacuated the building amid a tense standoff.
The International Criminal Court unsealed an arrest warrant for former Philippine police chief Ronald Dela Rosa over his alleged indirect role in murders tied to Duterte’s deadly drug war. He fled into the Philippine Senate when police arrived, prompting a lockdown as authorities sought to detain him. Duterte’s broader case has factored into the timeline, with his own arrest and charges linked to crimes against humanity, and eight co-perpetrators named in the ICC proceedings.
The ICC has reportedly issued a warrant of arrest against Philippine Senator Bato dela Rosa over his involvement in Duterte's drug war, but official confirmation is pending. Dela Rosa, a key figure in the drug war, faces potential international legal action, with authorities and his legal team awaiting official details. The situation highlights ongoing international scrutiny of the Philippines' human rights record during Duterte's presidency.