ICC 'deplores' new US sanctions on judges and prosecutors
Summary
The International Criminal Court (ICC) criticized new sanctions imposed by the United States on some of its judges and prosecutors. The US government sanctioned these officials because of their involvement in prosecuting US and Israeli citizens. France and other critics argued that these sanctions undermine the independence of international justice.Key Facts
- The US announced sanctions on two ICC judges and two prosecutors.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the ICC is a national security threat and misuses its power.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu supported the US sanctions.
- France condemned the sanctions, noting one of its judges was affected.
- The ICC accused the sanctions of attacking its independence and international rules.
- Sanctioned officials' assets in the US are blocked.
- Earlier in the year, the US imposed sanctions on the ICC’s chief prosecutor and other judges.
- UN human rights leaders have called for the US to lift these sanctions.
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