Philippines orders arrest of fugitive senator wanted by ICC

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 21, 2026Country: Philippines

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Philippines orders arrest of fugitive senator wanted by ICC

The Philippine justice secretary has ordered law enforcement to apprehend Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa, wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity. Dela Rosa, former police chief and lead enforcer of the deadly drug war under President Rodrigo Duterte, recently emerged from six months of hiding. Although he was seen at the Senate, he managed to slip away after seeking help, claiming his arrest was imminent.

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