Burundi is officially the first country to withdraw from the International Criminal Court following a notice a year ago but key rights groups are displeased. More on this: Nkurunziza signs decree for Burundi to leave ICCAlso read: Burundi parliament overwhelmingly votes to leave ICC amid violenceBut Human Rights Watch issued a statement saying the withdrawal shields agencies from accountability. More on this: ICC to probe Burundi clashes that left 430 dead - BensoudaAmnesty International said the "cynical ICC withdrawal" will not derail wheels of justice. The official noted ICC can continue its preliminary investigations regardless of Burundi's efforts to stop its work by pulling out. "Even if Nkurunziza's government will not cooperate, the ICC has ways and means to investigate and prosecute crimes committed."

Source: The Star October 27, 2017 09:46 UTC