Chad's Foreign Minister reiterated Monday that the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court was not a result of US pressure, while also criticizing the court's 'excessive focus' on African nations, N12 reports. The statement comes after the US Deputy Secretary of State reportedly asked Chad to leave the ICC last week.
Chad's Foreign Minister reiterated Monday evening that the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court was not a response to American pressure, according to a report from N12. The clarification comes after The Zioneer reported at 19:22 that Chad had initiated the withdrawal process, and that the Foreign Minister had already denied US pressure. The N12 report provides additional confirmation of the denial.
The Zioneer first reported at 16:48 that Chad had announced its withdrawal from the ICC, citing the court's 'limited and uneven effectiveness' and its disproportionate focus on Africa. The initial reports already included the Foreign Minister's denial of US pressure, noting that the US Deputy Secretary of State had requested Chad's withdrawal last week. The Zioneer's bulletin at 19:22 further detailed the FM's statement. The current N12 report reinforces the denial with a direct quote from the minister.
As The Zioneer reported on June 18, the ICC is facing a vote on removing its chief prosecutor after a misconduct finding. Chad's withdrawal follows a wave of African nations leaving the court, including Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
It remains unclear whether the US request was made formally or informally, and whether any other factors beyond the ICC's handling of African cases influenced Chad's decision.
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