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Chad Joins Wave of ICC Exits, Cites Bias and Ineffectiveness

7/28/2026

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Chad notified the UN Secretary-General of its intent to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, ending its Rome Statute membership.
The Chadian Foreign Ministry said the court is ineffective and selectively targets Africa, arguing courts can deliver justice with dignity.
Chad becomes the fifth country in recent months to exit the ICC, joining Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Venezuela, after the dismissal of ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan amid misconduct allegations.

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Chad notified the UN Secretary-General of its intent to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, ending its Rome Statute membership.
The Chadian Foreign Ministry said the court is ineffective and selectively targets Africa, arguing courts can deliver justice with dignity.
Chad becomes the fifth country in recent months to exit the ICC, joining Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Venezuela, after the dismissal of ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan amid misconduct allegations.