Philippine politician wanted by ICC flees Senate
Summary
A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) fled the Senate building after spending time there to avoid arrest. The senator, Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, faces charges related to crimes against humanity tied to the country’s controversial war on drugs.Key Facts
- Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, a former police chief, was taking refuge in the Philippine Senate to avoid arrest by the ICC.
- The ICC has issued an arrest warrant against him for crimes against humanity.
- Armed gunfire broke out at the Senate, causing panic and a heavy security response.
- Dela Rosa fled the Senate building early in the morning, according to multiple sources.
- More than a dozen shots were fired, and one person was arrested during the related violence.
- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr held an emergency meeting following the incident.
- Dela Rosa denies involvement in illegal killings connected to the war on drugs.
- Former President Rodrigo Duterte, also accused by the ICC, is held in custody in The Hague.
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