As Sahel states withdraw from ICC, NGOs warn of ‘impunity’ over war crimes

Three West African nations—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—are initiating withdrawals from the International Criminal Court. The year-long process comes as human rights organizations warn the move will shield alleged war crimes perpetrators from prosecution, leaving victims without legal recourse. According to RFI, the exits risk deepening impunity in a region already marked by ongoing conflicts.

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