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Sahel Alliance Quits ICC, Labels Court A Tool Of Neo-Colonial Repression

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali, has announced its immediate withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking a dramatic break from the global justice body.

In a joint statement released on Monday, the three military-led West African nations accused the ICC of functioning as an instrument of “neo-colonialist repression,” alleging that the court has consistently failed to deliver impartial justice in cases affecting Africa.

“The ICC has demonstrated incapacity to prosecute war crimes in a fair and balanced manner,” the AES declared. “We will instead create indigenous mechanisms to consolidate peace and justice for our people.”

The decision adds to a series of moves by the juntas aimed at reducing reliance on Western institutions and strengthening sovereign control. In recent months, the Sahel trio has deepened security and economic ties with Russia and other non-Western partners, while simultaneously exiting regional blocs such as ECOWAS.

Analysts say the withdrawal underscores growing resentment in the Sahel against international bodies perceived to serve foreign interests, even as the region grapples with jihadist violence, political instability, and humanitarian crises.

The ICC, headquartered in The Hague, was established in 2002 to prosecute crimes of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Several African leaders in the past have criticized the court for what they regard as selective justice disproportionately targeting African states.

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