A spokesman for the International Criminal Court confirmed that former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte had arrived on

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday, the court in The Hague confirmed. The court will soon schedule an initial appearance in which the allegations against Duterte will be outlined,

A plane thought to be carrying the former Philippine president has arrived at Rotterdam airport after departing Manila. Rodrigo Duterte is expected to face the ICC over his deadly campaign against drugs.

Former Philippines President RodrigoDutertesaid he was responsible as he arrived in the Netherlands on Wednesday to face

Up to 30,000 people died as part of Duterte's "war on drugs" in the Philippines during his time as president from 2016 to 2022, according to human rights groups and the ICC prosecutor.

On Sunday, Duterte lashed out, labelling ICC investigators "sons of whores" while saying he would "accept" an arrest. Duterte is still hugely popular among many who supported his quick-fix solutions to crime, and he remains a potent political force.

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte departed for the Netherlands on Wednesday morning. She had previously stated that she would accompany her father to The Hague for the ICC proceedings. Rotterdam The Hague Airport, located northwest of Rotterdam, is about 20 km from The Hague.

A medical team was seen at the airport where a jet believed to be carrying Philippine ex-President Rodrigo Duterte from Manila landed in Rotterdam, Netherlands on Wednesday.

A plane believed to be carrying Rodrigo Duterte arrived in the Netherlands on Wednesday, as the former Philippine President prepared to face International Criminal Court charges for alleged crimes against humanity during his deadly war on drugs.