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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Molly Quell

Niger becomes latest country to withdraw from the International Criminal Court

Hungary had moved to leave the ICC last year but reversed its decision - (AFP via Getty Images)

Niger has formally withdrawn from the International Criminal Court, accusing the judicial body based in The Hague of practising "selective justice".

The west African nation submitted a letter to the United Nations Monday, initiating the process to leave the court’s foundational treaty, the Rome Statute.

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