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Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate where lawmaker is holed up

Al Jazeera·Al Jazeera Staff·20 days ago
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Ronald dela Rosa, police chief under ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, faces an ICC arrest warrant. More than a dozen gunshots rang out at the Philippine Senate as police and marines moved in to arrest a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity. Al Jazeera’s Jamela Alindogan said journalists ran for cover as gunfire erupted on Wednesday evening minutes after soldiers with rifles and protective gear went up the stairs of the legislative building. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Duterte’s drug war faces judgement at the ICC list 2 of 3 Philippine Congress impeaches VP Sara Duterte for second time list 3 of 3 Philippine senator flees ICC arrest over role in Duterte’s drug war end of list It was not immediately clear who fired the shots. Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa had earlier said he was anticipating his arrest, urging people to come to the legislature to prevent him from being detained and sent to the ICC. “I am appealing to you.…

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