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Gunfire at Philippine Senate; Duterte aide at ICC sought

Gunfire at Philippine Senate; Duterte aide at ICC sought

Matichon•International•16d ago

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Gunfire broke out at the Philippine Senate amid fears of an arrest attempt on Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, a key figure in Duterte's drug war, who is wanted by the ICC.

  • •Gunfire was heard at the Philippine Senate on May 13, causing panic.
  • •Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, former head of Duterte's drug war, believes an arrest is imminent.
  • •The ICC has issued an arrest warrant for Dela Rosa for alleged crimes against humanity, with the warrant dated November and publicly revealed Monday.
  • •Military personnel were seen at the Senate building, though their presence was unexplained.
  • •Dela Rosa has been hiding in his legislative office since Monday, urging the public to resist his extradition to the ICC.

Overview

  • •On May 13, gunfire erupted at the Philippine Senate, causing widespread panic.
  • •Military personnel, some armed, were observed arriving at the Senate building, fueling confusion.
  • •The incident is believed to be linked to efforts to apprehend Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, who is sought by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
  • •Ronald Dela Rosa posted on Facebook stating his arrest was imminent and urging public support to prevent his extradition to the ICC.
  • •The ICC had issued an arrest warrant for Dela Rosa due to alleged crimes against humanity, also faced by former President Rodrigo Duterte.
  • •The ICC arrest warrant, dated November, was publicly disclosed on Monday.
  • •Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has been sheltering in his legislative office since Monday.
  • •The Philippines' Interior Minister was seen at the Senate to ensure security for himself.

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Key Quotes

Ronald Dela Rosa
"I beg you, I hope you can help me. Don't let another Filipino be taken to The Hague."
ผมขอร้องคุณ ผมหวังว่าคุณจะช่วยผมได้ อย่าปล่อยให้ชาวฟิลิปปินส์อีกคนถูกพาตัวไปกรุงเฮกเลย

Key Entities

Place

Philippine Senate(วุฒิสภาฟิลิปปินส์)ℹ️
The legislative body where gunfire erupted and Senator Ronald Dela Rosa is reportedly seeking refuge.

Organization

International Criminal Court(ICC)ℹ️
The international tribunal that has issued an arrest warrant for Senator Ronald Dela Rosa.
International Criminal Court(ศาลอาญาระหว่างประเทศ)ℹ️
The international tribunal that has issued an arrest warrant for Senator Ronald Dela Rosa.

Person

Duterte(ดูแตร์เต)ℹ️
Former President of the Philippines whose 'war on drugs' is linked to allegations of crimes against humanity against his associates.
Ronald Dela Rosa(โรนัลด์ เดลา โรซา)ℹ️
Senator and former head of the Philippines' 'war on drugs', sought by the ICC for alleged crimes against humanity.
Rodrigo Duterte(โรดริโก ดูแตร์เต)ℹ️
81-year-old former President of the Philippines accused of crimes against humanity by the ICC.
Philippine Minister of the Interior(รัฐมนตรีว่าการกระทรวงมหาดไทยของฟิลิปปินส์)
The official seen at the Senate building to ensure security.