Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is being sent to The Hague. He is en route to the Netherlands, reportedly via Dubai, and expected to land in Rotterdam later today. In Metro Manila, candles were lit in remembrance of those killed in the drug war that Mr Duterte is now due to stand pre-trial for.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by police at Manila's international airport Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity filed against him,

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte landed at Manila's airport on Tuesday, local media reported, amid reports the International Criminal Court will issue an arrest warrant for him over the "war on drugs" that killed thousands during his term.