The news, distilled into what matters.

As Trump squeezes the International Criminal Court, more countries are leaving

  • The U.S. is mounting an aggressive campaign against the International Criminal Court — sanctioning staff and pressuring allied states to quit.
  • Five countries have recently withdrawn or announced plans to leave (Venezuela, Chad, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger), often citing U.S. pressure, accusations of selective/neocolonial justice, or military regimes avoiding accountability.
  • Withdrawals don't stop investigations and memberships can change — cases (e.g., Venezuela, the Philippines/Duterte) continue, and countries have previously reversed exit decisions or rejoined.
Read full article

Get the full experience in the app — topics, comments, and audio summaries.

Download on the App Store Download on the App Store