Chad's National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) has called for a comprehensive strengthening of the national judicial system following the government's announcement of its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The commission issued a statement on July 29, emphasizing that domestic justice mechanisms must be robust enough to guarantee human rights protections in the absence of international oversight.
The CNDH's intervention highlights concerns that the exit from the Rome Statute could create accountability gaps for serious crimes.
By urging reforms to the domestic legal framework, the commission is signaling that the withdrawal should not result in impunity but rather necessitate a more capable and independent national judiciary.
This development adds a layer of complexity to Chad's international legal standing.
The move away from the ICC comes amid broader regional shifts in how African nations engage with international judicial bodies.