WorldICC oversight body urges Chad and Venezuela to reverse withdrawal

The Assembly of States Parties, which oversees the International Criminal Court, urged Chad and Venezuela to reconsider leaving the tribunal, warning that their departures could weaken efforts to combat impunity. Under the Rome Statute, withdrawal takes effect one year after notification, while existing investigations and proceedings can continue, including the ICC’s Venezuela investigation.

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