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European Nations Exploit ICC for Personal Gains in the Sahel, Says Security Official
European Nations Exploit ICC for Personal Gains in the Sahel, Says Security Official
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European Nations Exploit ICC for Personal Gains in the Sahel, Says Security Official 26.06.2025, Sputnik Africa
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European Nations Exploit ICC for Personal Gains in the Sahel, Says Security OfficialReports of alleged Wagner PMC atrocities in West Africa, presented to the International Criminal Court (ICC), originated from organizations tied to separatists in northern Mali, who are actively destabilizing the region and opposing the government.This opinion was expressed by Aleksandr Ivanov, Director of the Commonwealth of Officers for International Security in his interview to Sputnik Africa. He pointed out that the allegations rely on footage from militant sources with no concrete evidence.The ICC has a history of overlooking crimes by European powers, relying on questionable media, and exhibiting a pro-Western bias, leading the African Union to consider a collective withdrawal, Ivanov said.The ICC may again be used by European countries to advance their interests amid current international tensions.Mali, he added, sees tangible benefits from security cooperation with Russia and actively combats disinformation from Western media, having repeatedly experienced it firsthand.
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European Nations Exploit ICC for Personal Gains in the Sahel, Says Security Official
Reports of alleged Wagner PMC atrocities in West Africa, presented to the International Criminal Court (ICC), originated from organizations tied to separatists in northern Mali, who are actively destabilizing the region and opposing the government.
This opinion was expressed by Aleksandr Ivanov, Director of the Commonwealth of Officers for International Security in his interview to Sputnik Africa.
He pointed out that the allegations rely on footage from militant sources with no concrete evidence.
The ICC has a history of overlooking crimes by European powers, relying on questionable media, and exhibiting a pro-Western bias, leading the African Union to consider a collective withdrawal, Ivanov said.
The ICC may again be used by European countries to advance their interests amid current international tensions.
"Relations between Mali and Russia are built on mutual respect and trust. Such unsubstantiated stories fabricated by separatists and disseminated by Western media will not be able to undermine the long-standing partnership," Ivanov stated.
Mali, he added, sees tangible benefits from security cooperation with Russia and actively combats disinformation from Western media, having repeatedly experienced it firsthand.
