Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has made his first appearance at the International Criminal Court in the Netherlands, where he faces murder charges related to his “war on drugs.”

I said this already, that I will protect you, and I will be responsible for everything," Duterte said. His remarks were his first since being put on a plane to The Hague. Duterte was taken into custody by the ICC on Wednesday following his arrest in Manila on murder charges linked to his "war on drugs" in which thousands of purported dealers and users were killed.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared before the International Criminal Court on Friday for the first time since his arrest for alleged crimes against humanity committed during his deadly war on drugs.

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