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Taking a look beyond ICC’s relevance

The ICC headquarters in The Hague

The International Criminal Court’s dangerously flawed processes of engagement in Kenya, vigorous anti-ICC campaigns within the African Union and the recent wave of defections from three African states (Gambia, South Africa, Burundi) have all brought to question the long-term survival and effectiveness of the court. And the court's woes do not end there; there's also Russia's symbolic withdrawal and threats by the Philippines, Kenya, Uganda and Namibia to leave it.

Focusing on individuals bearing the greatest burden for crimes, ICC was established as a court of last resort to ensure perpetrators of the gravest crimes against humanity are held responsible and that victims receive justice.

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