ICC body urges Chad and Venezuela to reverse course on withdrawal
The International Criminal Court's oversight body has urged Chad and Venezuela to reverse their decisions to withdraw from the tribunal. This comes amid a wave of departures and a campaign by the US administration to limit the court's influence.
Why it matters
The withdrawal of multiple nations threatens the ICC's legitimacy and its ability to prosecute international crimes, signaling a potential shift away from global judicial oversight.
International court’s oversight body warns exits threaten global justice, as US intensifies campaign against tribunal.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info A bystander photographs the ICC logo outside the court’s headquarters in The Hague [File: John Thys/AFP] By AFP and Reuters Published On 7 Aug 2026 7 Aug 2026 The body that oversees the International Criminal Court has called on Chad and Venezuela to abandon their withdrawals from the institution, warning that their departure risks weakening the global fight against impunity.
In a statement issued Friday from The Hague, the Assembly of States Parties said it had noted the two countries’ moves “with concern”, urging them to remain committed members and to raise any grievances through dialogue within the assembly rather than leaving altogether.
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