Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan urges Africa not to exit ICC

Former UN secretary-general., Kofi Annan. PHOTO/AFP/Getty Images

Former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan said Monday it would be a "badge of shame" for Africa if its leaders voted to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Speaking in Cape Town, Annan said "quite a few leaders are resisting and fighting" the ICC but cautioned on a vote against the tribunal without an alternative.

"If they fight the ICC, vote against the ICC, withdraw their cases, it will be a badge of shame

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