Chad has announced its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, criticizing the institution for having limited effectiveness and heavily concentrating its investigations on African states.
Key points
- The decision follows a phone call where a U.S. State Department official urged Chad to reexamine its membership.
- The Chadian government noted that out of thirteen investigations opened by the court, nine concerned African states.
- Chad has faced frequent international accusations regarding its alleged involvement in the Sudanese conflict and support for the Rapid Support Forces.
- N'Djamena also criticized the low number of detainees currently held by the court in connection with African situations.
Why it matters
Chad's exit from the International Criminal Court intensifies ongoing debates over the geographical balance and perceived bias of international penal justice within Africa.
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