Chad to withdraw from the International Criminal Court...

Chad formally notifies the UN of its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, starting the one-year exit process under Article 127 of the Rome Statute. The government criticizes the ICC for limited effectiveness, uneven enforcement, and disproportionate focus on African cases. Chad follows Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in moving away from the Hague-based court, reflecting growing African pushback against perceived selective justice. The U.S. welcomes the decision, while Chad says it remains committed to accountability through national and regional African judicial systems.

Monday, 27 July, 2026