A global tribunal is facing withdrawals from member states. Venezuela and Chad are among the countries that have recently announced their departure. This brings the total number of countries to leave in the past year to five.
Other countries that have withdrawn include Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. The United States has increased pressure on the tribunal, imposing sanctions on high-ranking staff members. A leadership crisis has also arisen after the removal of the chief prosecutor.
Further details on the situation and its implications are available from the source.
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