Chad Announces Withdrawal From International Criminal Court

Chad has announced plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), becoming the fifth country in recent months to begin the process of leaving the Hague-based tribunal.

The Chadian military government said the ICC has failed to deliver balanced justice, arguing that the court has focused disproportionately on African nations while making little progress on cases from other regions.

The decision follows similar moves by Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Venezuela, all of which have accused the court of selective justice and institutional bias.

Chad's government also confirmed that the withdrawal came after discussions with U.S. officials, who reportedly urged the country to reconsider its membership in the ICC. The move comes amid growing pressure from the United States following the court's arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

Established in 2002, the ICC prosecutes individuals accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. Chad's withdrawal adds to a growing wave of exits that could further challenge the court's global influence.

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