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**Alliance of Sahel States Withdraws from International Criminal Court, Citing Neo-Colonialism**

**Abidjan, September 23, 2025** – Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, the military-led nations comprising the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), effective September 22, 2025. In a joint statement released Monday, the AES leaders branded the ICC a “neo-colonial imperialist tool,” accusing it of being incapable of prosecuting serious crimes.

The three nations, governed by juntas that seized power in coups between 2020 and 2023, have increasingly distanced themselves from the West, particularly former colonial power France, and have forged closer ties with countries like Russia.

The AES statement claimed the ICC has failed to adequately address war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and aggression. The alliance further stated their intention to establish “indigenous mechanisms” to ensure peace and justice within the Sahel region.

The withdrawal will take effect one year after official notification is submitted to the UN General Secretariat. This decision comes as the AES countries grapple with escalating violence from jihadist groups, while their own militaries face accusations of human rights abuses.

The ICC, established in 2002, is mandated to prosecute individuals for the gravest international crimes when national judicial systems are unable or unwilling to act. The timing of the AES departure raises concerns about accountability and justice within the volatile Sahel region.

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