Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity filed against him, the Philippine government said.

The police custody of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte upon an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against him has again exposed the growing rift between two of the country's most influential political dynasties, analysts said.

A general view of the Scheveningen prison, on the day former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to arrive at Rotterdam airport after his arrest at the request of the International Criminal Court,