Philippine justice chief orders arrest of senator wanted by the ICC over Duterte-era killings
The Philippine justice chief has ordered the arrest of Senator Ronald Dela Rosa following an International Criminal Court warrant for alleged crimes against humanity. Dela Rosa, a former police chief, is accused of involvement in thousands of killings during the Duterte administration's drug crackdown. The justice chief warned that anyone aiding Dela Rosa in evading arrest would face criminal charges.
- ▪Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida announced the enforcement of an ICC warrant for Senator Ronald Dela Rosa.
- ▪Dela Rosa is accused of murder of at least 32 individuals during his tenure as national police chief.
- ▪He has been absent from the Senate for months due to fears of arrest but made a brief appearance to support a Senate colleague.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onPhilippine justice chief orders arrest of senator wanted by the ICC over Duterte-era killingsThe Philippines justice chief has ordered the enforcement of an International Criminal Court warrant for a senator wanted on an alleged crime against humanity chargeByJIM GOMEZ Associated PressMay 21, 2026, 8:55 AM1:43Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa gestures to reporters at the Philippine Senate in Pasay, Philippines on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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