http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/icc-reform-africa-1.3850663
The International Criminal Court (ICC), established by the Rome Statute 2002, is a permanent court in which individuals can be tried for atrocity crimes [i.e. war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide].
With only 4 successful convictions, all of which involve individuals from Africa, the ICC is facing accusations of racial discrimination. This article highlights this criticism, stating that three African nations; Burundi, Gambia and South Africa; signalled their intentions to pull out of the court with others are threatening to follow suit. With the ICC facing other issues on top of it’s ethnic focus, such as its’ high costs and long trial times, it’s effectiveness at promoting and achieving world order has ultimately been limited.
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