Duterte was taken into custody at the Manila international airport after arriving from Hong Kong with his family, becoming the first former Asian leader to be arrested by the global court.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said a plane carrying former President Rodrigo Duterte has left the country for The Hague to allow the ex-leader to face charges of crimes against humanity committed during his deadly drug war.