A burst of gunfire rang out Wednesday night in the Philippine Senate, where authorities have tried to arrest a senator who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for a charge of crime against humanity.
Gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate in Manila and people were told to run for cover as chaos erupted in anticipation of an attempt to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa.
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The chaos at the Philippines Senate unfolded days after a failed attempt to arrest a high-profile senator accused by the International Criminal Court of historical crimes against humanity.
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