Niger becomes the third country to leave the International Criminal Court
Summary
Niger has officially started the process to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing it of unfair justice. Niger is the third country to leave the ICC, joining Mali and Burkina Faso, both of which have also experienced recent military takeovers.Key Facts
- Niger sent a letter to the United Nations to begin withdrawing from the ICC’s treaty, called the Rome Statute.
- Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso all announced plans to leave the ICC last year.
- A military coup in Niger in 2023 replaced the elected government with a military junta, changing the country's alliances.
- Niger’s military government has formed new partnerships, including with Russia, whose leader Vladimir Putin faces an ICC arrest warrant.
- The ICC said it is disappointed about Niger’s decision to leave.
- Niger’s withdrawal will take effect 12 months after the UN receives the official letter.
- The ICC can still investigate crimes committed before Niger’s exit becomes official.
- There have been recent violent attacks in Niger’s capital, targeting the main airport that is important for military and regional security.
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