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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jim Gomez

Philippine justice chief orders arrest of senator wanted by the ICC over Duterte-era killings

Philippines ICC - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

The Philippine justice chief ordered authorities Thursday to enforce an International Criminal Court warrant for the arrest of a senator wanted on an alleged crime against humanity. He warned that anyone helping the senator evade a nationwide hunt would face criminal charges.

Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa "is a fugitive from justice,” Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida said in a news conference. “He should be brought to the ICC to face the charges.”

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