Five countries are leaving the ICC. None has left yet
Five countries have filed notices to leave the ICC, but all remain parties. Article 127 preserves key obligations before departures begin in June 2027.
Chad
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Chad Raises Border Alert After Accusing Sudan of Airstrikes
Chad says airstrikes hit a convoy inside its territory on August 20. Sudan denies responsibility, while the African Union warns of wider regional escalation.
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UNHCR: 936,798 Sudanese Refugees Have Crossed Into Chad Since April 2023
UNHCR says 936,798 Sudanese refugees have crossed into Chad since April 2023, as funding shortages reduce registration capacity and limit protection services.
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Chad Begins ICC Withdrawal Process as Pressure on Court Spreads
Chad has begun the formal process of leaving the ICC, but its treaty obligations and cooperation duties tied to existing cases do not end immediately.
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Africa’s Water Compacts Face the Test of Funding
A July declaration in Chad puts water at the center of Africa’s economic and climate agenda. The next test is whether pledges become funded projects.