The body that oversees the International Criminal Court has called on Chad and Venezuela to abandon their withdrawals from the institution, warning that their departure risks weakening the global fight against impunity. The appeal comes as the court faces its most serious wave of departures since its founding in 2002. Chad announced its withdrawal on July 27, arguing that the court’s record was uneven and skewed against Africa. The latest exits come amid sustained pressure from the Trump administration, which has pledged a “whole-of-government” effort to “systematically disable” the ICC. Analysts say the court’s future may hinge on whether the remaining members stay engaged or allow it to weaken through neglect.