Niger has formally withdrawn from the International Criminal Court, citing selective justice and questioning the court’s legitimacy.
The decision, announced on June 23, makes Niger the third country to leave the ICC, following Burundi and the Philippines.
The move has deepened the ongoing debate about the court’s effectiveness, especially in Africa, where many leaders have accused it of bias.
For Nigeria, the withdrawal raises concerns about regional accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Human rights groups have condemned the exit, arguing it undermines global efforts to prosecute the worst atrocities.
The Nigerien government, however, insists it remains committed to justice through its own institutions.
