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Former Philippine President Duterte en route to The Hague after arrest in Manila

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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. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr justified the arrest, saying Manila was fulfilling its obligations to Interpol. Meanwhile, Mr Duterte's supporters have decried what they say is betrayal of Philippine sovereignty. Buena Bernal reports. 

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. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr justified the arrest, saying Manila was fulfilling its obligations to Interpol. Meanwhile, Mr Duterte's supporters have decried what they say is betrayal of Philippine sovereignty. Buena Bernal reports. 

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