Philippine Justice Chief Orders Arrest of Senator Wanted by ICC
The Philippine justice secretary has ordered the arrest of a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity. Authorities are warned of charges if they assist the senator in evading capture.
The Philippine justice chief ordered authorities on Thursday to enforce an International Criminal Court warrant for the arrest of a senator wanted on an alleged crime against humanity. He warned that anyone helping the senator evade a nationwide hunt would face criminal charges. Senator Ronald Dela Rosa โis a fugitive from justiceโ, Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida said in a news conference. โHe should be brought to the ICC to face the charges.โ Dela Rosa is a former national police chief who.....