Analysts and political observers are raising concerns over Trinidad and Tobago’s decision to abstain from voting on a United Nations General Assembly resolution on the International Criminal Court, ICC.
The annual resolution allows UN member states to examine the ICC’s work and cooperation needs.
The vote, on Monday, was adopted with 93 countries voting in favour, 13 against and 36 abstaining.
Between 2005 and 2022, it was adopted without a vote, with Trinidad and Tobago at times serving as a sponsor or additional sponsor.
Following the twin island’s decision, political observers are questioning what the country stands to gain from the move.
However, some analysts believe the abstention is the first step towards fully supporting Washington’s stance to dismantle the court.
