The warrant of arrest issued against former President Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court (ICC) is legitimate, legal experts said Thursday. FULL TEXT: The ICC warrant of arrest against Rodrigo Duterte “I don’t think there’s a question about the validity of the warrant.

The ICC said it would pursue an investigation of suspected crimes against humanity related to Duterte's role in overseeing a bloody "war on drugs."

Former President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into custody on Tuesday after the Philippine government said it received an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for his arrest for alleged crimes against humanity.