Philippine drug war
Coverage of Philippine drug war in the Nexus archive.
- Philippines’ top court rejects Dela Rosa’s bid to block ICC arrest warrant
The Philippine Supreme Court rejected Senator Ronald dela Rosa's attempt to block an International Criminal Court arrest warrant related to his role in President Duterte's drug war crackdown. The court voted 9-5-1 to deny his request for a temporary restraining order, clearing the way for his potential arrest. Dela Rosa, the former national police chief, was the main enforcer of the controversial anti-drug campaign.
- Philippine Senator Flees Arrest as ICC Unseals Warrant For ‘Drug War’ Killings
Philippine Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa has barricaded himself in his Senate office to avoid arrest following an ICC warrant for alleged killings during the Philippines' drug war. The International Criminal Court has unsealed the warrant, and dela Rosa is resisting extradition to The Hague.