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ICC judge speaks out on impact of US sanctions

ICC judge speaks out on impact of US sanctions

Summary

A Canadian judge working at the International Criminal Court (ICC), Kimberly Prost, discussed how U.S. sanctions have greatly affected her daily life. The sanctions were imposed because she and other officials tried to prosecute Americans and Israelis.

Key Facts

  • Kimberly Prost is a judge from Canada serving at the ICC.
  • The U.S. has placed sanctions on nine ICC officials, including Prost.
  • These sanctions target officials attempting to prosecute American and Israeli nationals.
  • Prost described the impact of the U.S. sanctions on her life as severe.
  • She shared her experience in an interview with Al Jazeera.

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