Philippine Supreme Court denies Senator's bid to prevent arrest in ICC case
Philippine authorities have vowed to arrest him. The court in a statement said other issues related to dela Rosa's petition had yet to be ruled on.
The Philippine Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a bid by top Senator Ronald dela Rosa for a temporary restraining order to prevent his arrest and transfer to the International Criminal Court. Dela Rosa, who is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity over his role in a bloody "war on drugs" during Rodrigo Duterte's 2016-2022 presidency, had sought the measure arguing that Philippine law enforcement had no legal authority to execute an arrest warrant issued by a foreign court.
Dela Rosa, whose whereabouts are unknown, has denied involvement in illegal killings. Philippine authorities have vowed to arrest him.
The court in a statement said other issues related to dela Rosa's petition had yet to be ruled on.
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