June 24, 2026

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Niger severs ties with ICC, accuses court of selective justice

Niger severs ties with ICC, accuses court of selective justice

Niger has formally withdrawn from the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the Hague-based institution of practicing selective justice. The West African nation sent a letter to the United Nations on Monday, triggering the withdrawal process from the Rome Statute, the ICC’s founding treaty.