Niger Quits ICC, Citing ‘Selective Justice’
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The government of Niger has formally withdrawn from the International Criminal Court (ICC). Officials cited concerns over what they called “selective justice.” The move raises fresh questions about the court’s legitimacy and effectiveness. Niger is the latest African nation to leave the ICC, deepening a long-running debate over the court’s role and fairness.