On Sunday, Duterte lashed out, labelling ICC investigators "sons of whores" while saying he would "accept" an arrest. Duterte is still hugely popular among many who supported his quick-fix solutions to crime, and he remains a potent political force.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday, the court in The Hague confirmed. The court will soon schedule an initial appearance in which the allegations against Duterte will be outlined,

THE HAGUE - Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was "abducted" before being taken to The Hague to face murder allegations and is too ill to give evidence, his lawyer told International Criminal Court judges at his initial appearance on Friday.

The International Criminal Court has had former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on a warrant containing charges of murder as a crime against humanity over deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he oversaw while in office.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is now in the custody of the International Criminal Court following his arrest in Manila in connection with his deadly war on drugs during his presidency, the ICC confirmed Wednesday.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte was brought to a detention center in The Hague on Wednesday after he was handed over into the custody of the International Criminal Court. Duterte was flown to the Netherlands following his arrest on a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity over deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he oversaw while in office.