### [2026-05-20](/feed/2026/05/20/index.md)

##### International Criminal Court investigation in the Philippines
# The Philippine supreme court rejects an injunction sought by senator Ronald dela Rosa against his arrest on an International Criminal Court warrant for crimes against humanity related to the Philippine drug war. 




### Sources:

1. [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/20/philippines-top-court-rejects-bid-to-block-arrest-of-senator-wanted-by-icc)

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