Shots fired in Philippines Senate, where a wanted senator is holed up
Summary
Gunshots were fired inside the Philippine Senate building while authorities tried to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity. Dela Rosa is staying in the Senate with the help of colleagues and opposes the arrest, which relates to alleged killings during his time as national police chief.Key Facts
- Gunfire occurred Wednesday night inside the Philippine Senate building in Manila.
- Senator Ronald dela Rosa is wanted by the ICC for the alleged murder of at least 32 people from 2016 to 2018.
- The ICC arrest warrant was originally issued in November and unsealed on Monday.
- Dela Rosa was national police chief during President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drug campaign, which involved many killings.
- Dela Rosa refuses to be arrested and has sought help from other senators for protection.
- Senate President Alan Cayetano confirmed the shooting but gave few details and said emotions are high.
- National Bureau of Investigation agents tried to arrest dela Rosa but he fled to the Senate plenary hall.
- Dela Rosa has vowed to fight the ICC arrest order through legal means.
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