Niger, part of the Alliance of Sahel States, formally withdrew from the International Criminal Court.

The entities involved

• Alliance of Sahel States →

  inter-state military alliance for the collective defense architecture of the states of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali

  • The Alliance of Sahel States withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States citing disagreements.Fri 14:44
  • The Alliance of Sahel States activated its investment bank in Bamako, with Assimi Goïta's transition mandate shaping the alliance structure.Mon 11:45
• International Criminal Court →

  intergovernmental organization and international tribunal

  • Juan Manuel Santos delivered a keynote address in Cape Town, warning that the International Criminal Court is facing direct attacks and intimidation.Fri 19:03
  • The US imposed sanctions on the ICC while the ICC issued warrants for Israeli leaders and investigated US actions in Latin America.Fri 16:37
• Niger →

  sovereign state in western Africa

  • Security issues are spilling over into Niger, Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon.Fri 13:34
  • Both Niger and Burkina Faso are currently facing threats from militant groups operating in the broader Sahel region.Fri 08:25

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• Niger formally requests withdrawal from the ICC and joins the Alliance of Sahel States, while atrocities occur in northern Uganda.Jul 1