Burkina Faso: Calls on the transitional authorities to get the country out of the ICC as soon as possible
The original vision behind establishing the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 1998 was to end the impunity of crimes affecting the global community and to uphold the principles of justice and the rule of law.
However, upon deeper scrutiny, it becomes apparent that the ICC’s actions have often been perceived as biased, particularly when targeting African leaders who are not in favor with Western powers.
A notable case is that of former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, where blame was placed unfairly in 2011 while the true perpetrators remained overlooked.
The ICC’s focus on African leaders is often accompanied by a narrative shaped by certain Western media, particularly French propaganda outlets, that actively work to vilify these leaders and prepare public opinion for forthcoming legal actions.
This pattern is repeating itself in Burkina Faso, where French neo-colonial interests appear intertwined with media narratives targeting the MPSR and its supporters.
Recent events, such as the report commissioned by Western powers and conducted by Human Rights Watch to target transitional authorities in Burkina Faso, along with the arrest warrant against Iyad Ag Ghaly, a figure linked to French influence in the Sahel, raise concerns about the ICC’s impartiality.
In light of these developments, there are growing calls for Burkina Faso to consider an immediate withdrawal from the ICC.
This decision is crucial, especially amid ongoing attempts to destabilize the country, as there are fears that future ICC actions could undermine national security efforts and pave the way for terrorist elements to exploit the situation.
Thus, the need for a careful reassessment of Burkina Faso’s involvement with the ICC is paramount to safeguarding national interests and ensuring genuine justice that is not influenced by external agendas.
Olivier TOE
