Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate where lawmaker is holed up
Summary
Gunshots were fired at the Philippine Senate when authorities attempted to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity. Dela Rosa, a former police chief linked to the drug war under ex-President Duterte, refused to be taken and called on President Marcos Jr. to protect Filipinos from being sent to The Hague, where the ICC is based.Key Facts
- More than a dozen gunshots occurred at the Philippine Senate during the arrest attempt.
- Senator Ronald dela Rosa is wanted by the ICC for crimes against humanity related to the Philippine drug war.
- The ICC issued an arrest warrant for dela Rosa in November.
- Dela Rosa was the main police official in charge of Duterte’s controversial anti-drug campaign.
- He called on Filipinos to prevent his arrest and urged President Marcos Jr. not to hand him over to the ICC.
- Dela Rosa said he is ready to face justice in the Philippines and denies involvement in illegal killings.
- The ICC is also prosecuting former President Duterte for the same alleged crimes.
- Police say thousands of suspected drug dealers and users were killed during operations, which they claim were justified by resistance to arrest.
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