International Criminal Court Cases in Africa: Status and Policy Issues

The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutions have been praised by human rights advocates. At the same time, the ICC Prosecutor’s choice of cases and the perception that the Court has disproportionately focused on Africa have been controversial. Congressional interest in the work of the ICC in Africa has arisen in connection with concerns over gross human rights violations on the African continent and beyond, along with broader concerns over ICC jurisdiction and U.S. policy toward the Court. This report provides background on current ICC cases and examines issues raised by the ICC’s actions in Africa.
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