Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Announce Withdrawal from ICC

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Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Announce Withdrawal from ICC

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Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Announce Withdrawal from ICC

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Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger withdraw from the ICC, claiming it represents neocolonial repression.
The countries emphasize a desire for sovereignty and justice through local mechanisms.
Citizens support the withdrawal as a step toward independence from Western influence.
The decision follows military rule establishing closer ties with Russia.

The military-led nations of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have officially announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), describing the tribunal as "an instrument of neocolonial repression" and accusing it of selective justice. This decision aligns with their formation of the Alliance of Sahel States and the distancing from Western alliances following multiple coups between 2020 and 2023, according to Le Monde and Reuters.

The withdrawal, anticipated given the recent geopolitical shifts, emphasizes the juntas' claim that the ICC is incapable of effectively prosecuting serious crimes. The joint statement issued by the three countries reflects their intent to establish "indigenous mechanisms for the consolidation of peace and justice," as they move closer to partnerships with Russia, according to TRT World and Al Jazeera.

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