The International Criminal Court expressed concern Friday at the decision by Chad and Venezuela to withdraw from the body.
“The presidency regrets these developments,” said a statement from the court’s leadership, currently made up of Finland, Sierra Leone and Finland.
“The pursuit of justice is strengthened through unity of purpose,” they added.
Venezuela announced its withdrawal from The Hague-based court on July 25 and Chad two days later. Both accused the body of biased in the investigations.
Earlier, the United States launched a diplomatic offensive against the court — which it accuses of threatening Americans — promising new sanctions and calling for partners to quit.
Relations between President Donald Trump’s administration and the court are poor, with some judges already subject to US sanctions.
Chad accused the ICC of focusing on African countries. The military juntas that rule Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have also signalled they want to leave
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