Philippine Senator Dela Rosa Avoids ICC Arrest
Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has sought refuge in the Philippine Senate to evade arrest by police acting on an International Criminal Court warrant. The warrant relates to his involvement in the drug war initiated by former President Rodrigo Duterte. (sources: aljazeera, nytimes, theguardian, bbc, abc)
Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has taken shelter in the Philippine Senate as authorities attempted to arrest him under an ICC warrant. Video footage captured his actions as he fled from agents.
- Ronald Dela Rosa is wanted by the International Criminal Court for his role in the drug war under former President Rodrigo Duterte.
- Dela Rosa sought refuge in the Philippine Senate to avoid arrest by police.
- Footage shows Dela Rosa running into the Senate to evade authorities.
Why it matters
This situation highlights ongoing tensions related to the drug war and international legal actions against individuals involved.
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