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

Tom Smith

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

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 11 Mar 2025

Keywords

Philippines
Duterte
Human Rights
International Law
International Criminal Court (ICC)

UN SDGs

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Understanding election violence in the Philippines: Beware the unknown assassins of may
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1 Participation in workshop, seminar, course
1 Invited talk

Chatham House: In conversation with Philippine Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Enrique A. Manalo
Smith, T. (Participant)
18 Feb 2025
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
The Sixth International Conference on Human Rights and Peace and Conflict in Southeast Asia
Smith, T. (Presented paper)
13 Aug 2024 → 14 Aug 2024
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
All Party Parliamentary Group on Human Rights
Smith, T. (Speaker)
5 Nov 2018
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk

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Smith, T.
20/03/25
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ABC National Breakfast: Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte arrested
Smith, T.
11/03/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment

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

Abstract

Keywords

UN SDGs

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Research output

The ICC caught in clan rivalry in Philippines

Understanding election violence in the Philippines: Beware the unknown assassins of may

Activities

Chatham House: In conversation with Philippine Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Enrique A. Manalo

The Sixth International Conference on Human Rights and Peace and Conflict in Southeast Asia

All Party Parliamentary Group on Human Rights

Press/Media

Exprersso (Portugal): If I get killed, you kill BBM, it’s not a joke”: In the Philippines, there’s a dynastic power struggle going on between the Marcoses and the Dutertes

ABC National Breakfast: Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte arrested

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