#ICC

Amnesty International has expressed concern over Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger's withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The organization argues that this move, led by military governments, promotes impunity and jeopardizes justice and reparations for victims of war crimes. Amnesty International has highlighted ongoing issues regarding human rights in these nations.

Niger Republic has officially withdrawn from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and revoked its signature of the Rome Statute as of June 23, 2026. This decision makes Niger the third country to exit the ICC, following the Philippines and Burundi. The government cited concerns over what it describes as selective justice in the ICC's operations as the primary reason for its departure.