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We break down the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte and his handover to the International Criminal Court into five main points
This week saw the earth-shaking news of the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte for alleged crimes against humanity, and his handover to the International Criminal Court. The plodding process of investigation that seemed to take forever suddenly led to a series of events that unfolded at breakneck speed. Last weekend, Duterte was campaigning in Hong Kong; now, he’s in a detention cell in The Hague.
In this edition of Top 5 News This Week, we take a look at the events of Duterte’s arrest, broken down into five main aspects or questions.
Read the full stories here:
#5 Duterte in The Hague: Can he be released before September pre-trial?
#4 Inside story: Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC arrest + No TRO: Supreme Court gives no immediate relief for Rodrigo Duterte + Kitty Duterte asks Supreme Court to order father’s return to Philippines
#3 ICC warrant: Rodrigo Duterte used DDS, law enforcers to kill ‘criminals’ + Duterte’s arrest was ‘by the book,’ within ICC’s liberal rules — experts
#2 Politics in Duterte arrest? Marcos says ‘gov’t doing its job’
#1 With Duterte detained, drug war widow grieves that life is never the same + Facebook users on unfriending spree after Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest
Watch the video for a roundup of these stories. – Rappler.com
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