Chad's Foreign Ministry has announced its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court. The move comes as the country's leader, a military officer accused of repressing the opposition, moves to exit the organization.
The announcement follows pressure from the United States, including a U.S. official who urged Chad to consider the withdrawal days earlier. The U.S. has accused the court of posing an intolerable threat to U.S. sovereignty.
Chad's Foreign Ministry stated that the effectiveness of the court was limited and uneven. Chad is the fifth country to withdraw from the ICC recently, amidst rising U.S. pressure and accusations of bias.