Controversial move
I get that some nations feel the ICC is biased, but walking away instead of pushing for reforms seems like a step backward for accountability.
ICC says Mali, Burkina, Niger withdrawals undermine justice
THE HAGUE: The executive body of the International Criminal Court Wednesday voiced concern over the recent withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, saying it undermined the global pursuit of justice. The military-led West Africa states announced in September they were pulling out of the ICC, which prosecutes individuals for war crimes and crimes against humanity.