Dakar, Muharram 23, 1438, October 24, 2016, SPA -- The African continent experienced a "watershed moment" for justice after South Africa and Burundi announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), the president of the court's Assembly of States Parties said Monday, according to dpa. The international community would "undertake strong initiatives" to make the two countries reconsider their move, Sidiki Kaba, who is also the justice minister of Senegal, told journalists in Dakar. South Africa announced it will leave the ICC on Friday, saying its membership hampered efforts to help resolve conflicts in Africa. The parliament in conflict-ridden Burundi voted in favour of leaving the ICC earlier this month. There is a widespread feeling in Africa that the tribunal unfairly targets African leaders more than those of other continents. Since it was established in July 2002, only Africans have been on trial at the ICC. --SPA 22:11 LOCAL TIME 19:11 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w