Nauru's President Tells UN General Assembly Country Will Withdraw From ICC
The announcement follows President Trump's earlier call for countries to leave the International Criminal Court.
The president of Nauru told the United Nations General Assembly that his country will withdraw from the International Criminal Court, according to Anadolu Agency.
The announcement came after US President Donald Trump, in an address to the assembly earlier the same day, urged other countries to withdraw from the court. Nauru's decision to follow that call marks one of the more direct responses among UN member states to Trump's remarks.
The International Criminal Court, based in The Hague, has faced criticism from various governments over the years regarding its jurisdiction and the scope of its investigations. Trump's administration has been a vocal critic of the court, and previous US actions have targeted the ICC and its officials.
It was not immediately clear from available reporting when Nauru's formal withdrawal process would begin or what specific concerns prompted the country's decision beyond the alignment with Trump's remarks. The ICC's membership includes dozens of countries, and any withdrawal follows a formal process outlined in the treaty establishing the court.
Reactions from other UN member states and the ICC itself were not detailed in the available reporting.
Sources
- Naoero president tells UN General Assembly country will withdraw from ICC — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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