Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger withdraw from ICC's Rome Statute
XINHUAOCT 2025
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This withdrawal undermines international justice and accountability at a critical time when Sahel armies face accusations of civilian crimes amid escalating jihadist violence. The move weakens civilian protection oversight precisely when regional violence has reached deadly new heights.
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