Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Quit International Criminal Court

4 DAYS AGO·UPDATED 3 DAYS AGO

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Above: General Abdourahamane Tiani, Colonel Assimi Goita and Captain Ibrahim Traore in Niamey, July 6, 2024. Image copyright: AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

This withdrawal by the military juntas undermines international justice and accountability at a critical time when the armies of the Sahel countries are facing allegations of severe crimes against civilians amid escalating jihadist violence, failing to deliver on their promise of greater security. This move weakens oversight of civilian protection just as regional violence has reached a new peak — it is a setback for the rules-based international order.

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Establishment-critical narrative

The withdrawal from the ICC represents a justified rejection of Western judicial imperialism, which has systematically targeted African nations while consistently ignoring countless atrocities committed by powerful Western countries. The bold move by the three nations is yet another blow to the neo-colonialist spirit of the so-called "world court," reflecting the will of the Sahelian people and their growing cry for national dignity and sovereignty.

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