Philippines authorities investigating reports lawmaker wanted by ICC has fled after taking refuge in senate
Summary
Philippine authorities are investigating reports that senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), left the Senate building where he had been staying to avoid arrest. The senator is accused of involvement in deadly anti-drug operations during former President Duterte’s time, and recent gunfire inside the Senate has raised security concerns.Key Facts
- Senator Ronald dela Rosa is wanted by the ICC for his role in the Philippines’ “war on drugs.”
- He had been staying inside the Senate to avoid arrest by Philippine authorities.
- Security was increased after gunshots were fired inside the Senate building.
- Officials are trying to confirm if dela Rosa left the Senate undetected before dawn.
- The ICC accuses him of approving and supporting killings during anti-drug crackdowns.
- No government forces were reported involved in the shooting incident inside the Senate.
- A man was detained by police in connection with the Senate gunfire.
- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos suggested the incident might be aimed at causing unrest.
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