Gunfire breaks out in Philippine Senate where authorities tried to arrest a senator
Summary
Gunfire broke out at the Philippine Senate when authorities tried to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity. The senator is accused of involvement in killings during his time as national police chief and has taken refuge in the Senate with the support of some lawmakers.Key Facts
- Gunfire occurred in the Philippine Senate during an attempt to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa.
- Dela Rosa is wanted by the ICC for the murder of at least 32 people between 2016 and 2018.
- The ICC’s arrest warrant against him was unsealed recently but initially issued in November.
- Dela Rosa was the national police chief under then-President Rodrigo Duterte and oversaw an anti-drug crackdown linked to many deaths.
- He is currently under protective custody inside the Senate, helped by allied senators.
- Senator dela Rosa has vowed to fight the arrest warrant and called supporters to protect him.
- Police agents tried to arrest him on Monday, but he escaped to the Senate plenary hall.
- Senate President Alan Cayetano confirmed the gunfire and said the Senate felt under attack but gave few details.
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