South Africa Wants to Pull Out of ICC After Putin Arrest Warrant

Als Mitglied des Gerichtshofs müsste Südafrika Wladimir Putin bei einem Besuch verhaften. Doch das möchte Präsident Ramaphosa vermeiden.

South Africa moves to quit ICC over Putin arrest warrant — then backs down

Putin could theoretically be arrested if he visits South Africa — which will host a summit later this year, to which Russia is invited.

In a press conference, South African President Ramaphosa announced that they wanted to leave the ICC. The ruling ANC party is now rowing back: There has been a “communication error.” From:. [more]

South Africa: President Ramaphosa 'Erroneously' Announces SA's Withdrawal From International Criminal Court

Analysis - After the announcement, the Helen Suzman Foundation's Nicole Fritz tweeted: 'Hope whoever briefed the President gives him a fulsome apology. Diplomatic crises resulting from failure to read the text properly!!'

South Africa threatens to quit ICC after Putin arrest warrant

It’s the second time since 2016 that South Africa’s ruling party, which has ties to Russia, has threatened to withdraw from the International Criminal Court

South Africa, facing Putin arrest warrant, looks to leave ICC

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said his country is prepared to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC), which in March issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. South Africa has expressed frustration about how the arrest warrant will impact an upcoming BRICS summit in which Putin, Ramaphosa, and the leaders of Brazil, India and…