Gunfire as Philippine Senator Resists ICC Arrest in Manila Standoff
A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court resisted arrest in Manila, with gunfire reported during the operation. The standoff between police and the senator's security team unfolded over tense hours. The episode has deepened legal and political debate in the country.
Gunfire was reported in the Philippine capital Manila during an operation to arrest a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court. A tense standoff between police teams and the senator's security personnel unfolded over several hours. Authorities said they would issue formal written statements on how the situation evolved.
The ICC is continuing its investigation into rights violations committed during the anti-drug campaign launched under former President Rodrigo Duterte. Arrest warrants linked to that probe include some senior figures from that era. The administration in Manila has at times argued that domestic prosecutions are sufficient.
Human rights organisations and legal scholars highlighted the Philippines' obligation to cooperate with the ICC. The senator's lawyers said they would formally contest the procedure used during the operation. The political implications of the episode are expected to become clearer in the coming days.
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