Reference News Network, September 23 report - According to AFP, September 22 report, the three Sahel countries, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which are ruled by military governments, announced on the evening of the 22nd that they would withdraw from the International Criminal Court, condemning the institution as a "repressive tool of neo-colonialism in the hands of imperialism."
These countries are led by military governments that came to power through coups between 2020 and 2023, claiming to pursue sovereignty policies and have abandoned the West.
The three alliance countries of the Sahel Nations Alliance stated in a joint statement that this "immediately effective" decision reflects their willingness to "fully protect their sovereignty."
The three countries pointed out: "The International Criminal Court has failed to try and adjudicate confirmed war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and aggression."
They also clearly expressed their hope to establish "indigenous mechanisms to consolidate peace and justice": The Sahel Criminal Court is expected to be established soon.
According to the regulations, the withdrawal will take effect one year after the member state formally submits the withdrawal documents. (Translated by Lin Xiaoxuan)
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