African Union accuses International Criminal Court of racial bias - The Irish Times - W... - 0 views
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some kind of race hunting
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The ICC, established in 2002 to try some of the worst crimes, many of which are committed in countries with underdeveloped legal systems, has insisted it acts impartially in all its cases.However, the organisation, ratified by 121 countries, has increasingly been accused of being biased against African nations because of the high numbers of Africans it is pursuing.
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The ICC has only ever issued arrest warrants for Africans. It currently has investigations under way in eight countries: Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Central African Republic, Sudan, Kenya, Libya, Cote d’Ivoire and Mali.
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How might one analyze this situation through the lens of empire. In some sense a legacy of European colonialism? Persisting imperialism through institutions and norms? Open questions - this certainly doesn't have to be about empire.