Former President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant over drug killings

[DesRicardo]

Most probably remember he had a policy that allowed officers to execute anyone involved with drugs on the spot, no trial.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte arrested in the Philippines on an ICC warrant over drug killings

Police took him into custody on orders of the ICC, which has been investigating the massive killings that happened under the former president’s deadly crackdown against illegal drugs.

apnews.com

 

[Valcazar]

Most probably remember he had a policy that allowed officers to execute anyone involved with drugs on the spot, no trial.

Trump said it was the "right way" to fight drugs, if I recall.

 

[Kusa]

The ICC must demonstrate credibility and impartiality by prosecuting all individuals responsible for crimes against humanity.

Is it any surprise, then, that many developing-world signatories are considering withdrawal if universal law is not applied equally?

Duterte's arrest is fully understandable but more hard core criminals roam free.

 

[The Oracle]

How successful was he in curtailing the illegal drug trade?

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

The ICC must demonstrate credibility and impartiality by prosecuting all individuals responsible for crimes against humanity.

Is it any surprise, then, that many developing-world signatories are considering withdrawal if universal law is not applied equally?

Duterte's arrest is fully understandable but more hard core criminals roam free.

The ICC only bullies leaders of weak third world nations.
But Phillipines has withdrawn already.
Not sure how they could arrest him if they are no longer a signatory.

 

[southpaw]

The ICC must demonstrate credibility and impartiality by prosecuting all individuals responsible for crimes against humanity.

What credibility? They have none. Every time some African warlord goes native, they haul him before the court. Meanwhile, Bush, Cheney, Perle, Wolfowitz et al walk free. And how about Bibi? When does he get dragged in handcuffs?