POLITICSJul 27 · 23:09 UTCTHE RIO TIMESAmina Diarra

Chad Quits International Criminal Court, Citing “Double-Standard Justice”

Chad announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) on 27 July 2026, citing 'double-standard justice.' The withdrawal will take effect one year after formal notice is received by the UN Secretary-General. A US deputy secretary of state for African affairs had urged Chad to reconsider its ICC membership prior to the announcement.

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