South Africa grants immunity for Brics meetings after Putin invite, but this does not override ICC warrant

30 May 2023 - 10:20 By Paul Richardson

South Africa said it will provide diplomatic immunity to attendees of two meetings of officials from the Brics group of countries — a practice the government said is routine — as it prepares to host Russian President Vladimir Putin at a summit in August. ..

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