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KARACHI: The Philippines’ ex-President Rodrigo Duterte (pic), who was arrested on Tuesday for alleged crimes against humanity during his "war on drugs," was flown to The Hague to face trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC), Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

Duterte boarded a charter flight at Villamor Airbase at 9 pm (local time), according to one of his lawyers, Martin Delgra III.

Footage shared by retired General Filmore Escobal and aired on multiple broadcasters showed Duterte attired in a black coat and pants and a white t-shirt disembarking a bus surrounded by plain-clothes security personnel.

Duterte, who appeared to be shocked, shook hands with a man before security personnel escorted him to the plane.

A still image published by the local English daily Phil Star showed Duterte sitting on a seat in the plane with his seatbelt fastened and eyes closed.

He is accompanied by his former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, a nurse, and a personal assistant, Delgra told reporters.