“A lot of suspicion” – Filipino politician escapes arrest amid senate chaos | The World | ABC NEWS
The whereabouts of a top politician in the Philippines remains unclear, after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant over crimes against humanity charges. Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa had locked himself inside his senate office and used social media to encourage his supporters to mobilise, faring he was about to be arrested. Chaos erupted when more shots rang out inside the chamber as police and marines moved in. Officials say Dela Rosa is no longer in the senate building, but haven’t confirmed where he is now. Political analyst Richard Heydarian told The World’s Manny Tsigas there’s been ‘conflicting messages’ from authorities.
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