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The International Criminal Court has zero credibility left. It cannot survive


Published on 2024-12-01 04:32:06 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • The International Criminal Court (ICC) lost any vestige of legitimacy it may have had by issuing its recent arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. As France and other countries have since made clear,

The article from MSN discusses the diminishing credibility of the International Criminal Court (ICC). It highlights several issues that have undermined the court's authority and effectiveness. Firstly, the ICC has been criticized for its perceived bias, particularly in its focus on African nations while seemingly ignoring alleged crimes by Western countries. The article mentions the controversial arrest warrant issued for Russian President Vladimir Putin, which has been seen by some as politically motivated, further tarnishing the ICC's image. Additionally, the court's inability to enforce its warrants, as demonstrated by the lack of action against Putin, underscores its lack of real power. The piece also notes the withdrawal of several African countries from the ICC, reflecting a broader disillusionment with the institution. The author argues that these factors combined suggest that the ICC might not survive in its current form due to its failure to act as an impartial arbiter of international justice.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/the-international-criminal-court-has-zero-credibility-left-it-cannot-survive/ar-AA1v2FbC ]
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