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Rodrigo Duterte: Philippines ex-leader arrested after ICC warrant

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Rodrigo Duterte arrested by police in Manila airport shortly after his arrival from Hong Kong .

The 79-year-old had earlier said he was ready to go to prison, when responding to reports of his possible arrest.

The International Criminal Court issued a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity.

He was president of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022 .

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