Chad withdraws from ICC, joining Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger in wave of African exits

Chad announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court on Monday, citing selectivity and ineffectiveness, according to a report. The Central African nation joins Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in leaving the court, as The Zioneer reported earlier today.

Chad has announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing selectivity and a lack of effectiveness over the years, according to a report. The move places Chad alongside Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, which have also left the court, as part of a growing wave of African nations exiting the Hague-based tribunal.

As The Zioneer reported earlier today at 16:49 Jerusalem, Chad's government had notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the Rome Statute, citing the ICC's bias against African nations. The foreign ministry noted at the time that nine of 13 active ICC investigations and six of seven detainees involve African cases. The current report underscores the same criticism, framing the decision as a response to selective prosecution.

The withdrawals come amid a broader crisis for the ICC. Venezuela announced its departure from the court on Sunday, reportedly ordered by interim president Delcy Rodríguez. The court has also been grappling with the fallout from the removal of its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, following a misconduct probe. The US administration has launched a campaign to isolate the ICC, including sanctions on judges and diplomatic pressure on states to withdraw.

It remains unclear whether Chad's government has issued an official statement beyond the report, and the exact timeline of the withdrawal's implementation is pending.

6 developments

1. 7 minutes ago · 19:34 · 27 JulLatest

   Foreign minister denies US pressure influenced the withdrawal decision.

2. 19:30 · 27 Jul

   Chad government formally announces start of ICC withdrawal process.

3. 19:28 · 27 Jul

   Foreign Ministry cited 'in-depth examination of court's operation' for decision.

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