Niger hands in formal request to quit ICC (opens original article in a new tab)

Niger has formally requested to leave the International Criminal Court, with the withdrawal set to take effect in 2027, following a joint announcement with Mali and Burkina Faso. The ICC expressed regret over the decision, while the three Sahelian countries criticize the court as a tool of neo-colonialism.

• Niger formally requested to withdraw from the ICC, following a September 2023 announcement with Mali and Burkina Faso.
• The ICC stated it received Niger's withdrawal instrument on June 18, with the exit taking effect in 2027.
• The ICC expressed regret over the decision, emphasizing its mission to end impunity for serious international crimes.
• Niger's military government, led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, is part of a group of Sahelian nations opposing Western influence.