ICC: Ibrahim Traoré Hardens Tone and Denounces an 'Imperialist Organ'

Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traoré criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC), calling it an 'imperialist organ' and justifying Burkina Faso's withdrawal from the Rome Statute. He accused the ICC of biased justice, mainly targeting African leaders while overlooking Western responsibilities in conflicts in Iraq, Libya, and Ivory Coast. This move is part of a broader pattern of Sahel countries distancing themselves from organizations seen as aligned with Western powers, such as ECOWAS and the International Organization of La Francophonie.