The Malawi Government says it is monitoring reports of other countries’ intentions to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) before it makes its decision.
Government spokesperson Malison Ndau told Malawi24 that Malawi – which is a signatory to the treaty that established the ICC – will make its own decision on the issue and will not be pressured by anyone into pulling out of the ICC.
This comes after South Africa formally declared its withdrawal from the ICC saying its membership to the international court was in conflict with the country’s laws on diplomatic immunity. Burundi’s president has also signed a bill allowing the country to pull out of the ICC while Kenya is said to be considering quitting the international court.
But asked if Malawi will follow suit, Ndau said the Southern African nation is currently monitoring the situation and will decide in future whether to quit the ICC.
“As Malawi we haven’t reached that extent because we are a sovereign country and we have to do what is best for us,” he said “So as of now we are watching what is happening then at a proper time we will sit down and make an informed decision but as of now we haven’t quit the ICC.”
In 2011 Malawi fell out favour with the ICC for refusing to arrest Sudan President Omar al-Bashir when he attended a summit in the country. Malawi defended its decision saying international laws make exception for presidents’ immunity when criminal courts seek their arrests.
The ICC was created to prosecute genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes all over the world but some members accuse it of only targeting Africa.
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Other countries are going out what are you waiting for ,Africa wake up from your slumber, it has been long time the wests intimidate us ,they want to arrest Albashia through other countries don’t they know where Sudan is in Africa ? Why don’t they go and arrest him in his country? Before that they must first arrest these Bush ,Brayor, Obama, and all the NATO and come to Africa ,these pple they have killed many lives but they regard innocent themselves, we are watching you ,the criminals of the earth ,don’t poses this word in your hands God will punish soon
Malawi withdrawing from ICC makes no difference to the world.
Bwinotu apa osangotengeka,mudzalira this is Africa.
ICC is an African court in a white mans land
So Malawi Govt can’t make its own decision without monitoring other countries?
We better withdraw as it looks to be an African court. Let’s go to Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan, Iraq, Turkey, Iran and other many European countries and see how their leadership is, but none has gone to ICC. What did the Sudanese president did wrong more than Syrian president? What did Kenyatta did wrong than Putin(Russian president) who is encouraging people fighting in Syria? Let’s leave this court for the Romans.
Problem coming……….. withdrawing will not help, this court need good administration, all these nations that are planning to withdraw now, look at their leaders, some are criminals,theyre scared, I can see dictatorship coming after withdrawing from this so called ICC
Hey,it’s not about copying and pasting,come on Malawi,I think it’s about how ICC impacts on us,sit down and evaluate it yourself……
Kuti mudziba bwino????
Just withdraw from ICC What are they monitoring?
It is now very important that!! African leaders realized the system of rich white countries!!! By using Africa. Like a too!! And prandering. Afriacan. Resources. For their benfit!!!!!.
Then there will be no restraint of those with power to oppress their perceived political enemies. While it’s a good move, it has grand consequences.
Malawi should withdraw from this court and should not waste time monitoring it,it is a useless court established by the mzungu to oppress the African leaders who opposes their ideas.Mzungu wants to continue ruling Africa and they are the ones who funds political Violence’s.Africa has the capacity to do it in African way.
thats the problem with malawi we cant just make a decition on our own..if ndi ongolondola …..shame
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Kkkkkkk just laughing
They must let malawi out of it.