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Academia 11 months ago

Breaking impunity: Duterte’s arrest and new chapter in Southeast Asian Justice

More than a symbolic act, Duterte’s arrest signals the beginning of a new era in which no leader, regardless of domestic popularity or political influence, can evade accountability.

Editorial 11 months ago

Who's next after Duterte?

Many say Duterte’s arrest is not enough, as there are figures who remain untouchable despite the blood on their hands, such as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Asia & Pacific 11 months ago

What we know about ex-Philippine president Duterte's arrest

Other former Philippine leaders have been arrested before, including Joseph Estrada in 2001 and Gloria Arroyo in 2011, both on graft charges, but Duterte is the first potentially to face an international tribunal.

Asia & Pacific 11 months ago

Ex-Philippine president Duterte arrested on international warrant

"Early in the morning, Interpol Manila received the official copy of the warrant of the arrest from the ICC," the palace said in a statement.

Editorial 11 months ago

Balancing democracy

The PDI-P has gone as far as refraining from saying it opposes the Prabowo administration, although it insists on staying outside of the government.

Politics 1 year ago

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KPK detains Hasto as PDI-P looks to fight back

At 6 p.m., Hasto was presented in a press conference in the building while handcuffed and wearing the orange vest assigned for KPK detainees.

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

South Korean President Yoon arrested over failed martial law bid

Yoon, who faces charges of insurrection over his short-lived effort to impose martial law last month, said he would comply with investigators to avoid "bloodshed".

Americas 1 year ago

Immigration detains US fugitive linked to sexual exploitation case

In mid-December, the US embassy revoked the passport of fugitive TJC, wanted by the US Marshals Service, making his presence in Indonesia illegal, leading to an investigation and his arrest.

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

South Korea investigators call off arrest of President Yoon

Yoon, who has already been suspended from duty by lawmakers, would become the first sitting president in South Korean history to be arrested if the warrant is carried out.