ICC warrant of arrest for Rodrigo Duterte

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant of arrest against former President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity, paving the way for his arrest Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

In the warrant dated March 7, the ICC pre-trial chamber said it found that the Duterte Death Squad (DDS) and Philippine law enforcement personnel under his leadership targeted persons allegedly involved in drug-related criminal activities.

The chamber found Duterte "individually responsible for the crimes against humanity of murder" in connection with the drug war killings.

It also found "reasonable grounds to believe" that at least 19 alleged drug pushers or thieves were killed by DDS members in and around Davao City, and at least 24 alleged criminals were killed by Philippine authorities.

The arrest warrant was issued to ensure Duterte's appearance before the court, the ICC said.

Read the full text of the ICC warrant of arrest:

— VDV, GMA Integrated News