Three West African countries to quit UN top court

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to Quit ICC, Accusing Court of Neo-Colonialism Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), denouncing it as a tool of neo-colonial oppression. The three countries, currently under military rule, plan to establish their own justice systems for peace and justice initiatives. The move comes amid growing ties with Russia and accusations of bias against the ICC for predominantly targeting African nations.