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Cut off by their banks and even iced out by Alexa, sanctioned ICC staffers remain resolute
The U.S. sanctions block ICC officials from U.S. travel and financial services, disrupting court operations amid probes of alleged war crimes by U.S. and Israeli leaders.
- Friday, President Donald Trump sanctioned nine ICC staff, including six judges and the ICC's chief prosecutor, for investigating U.S. and Israeli officials outside the court's membership.
- The White House said the action followed an executive order issued earlier this year, responding to what it called `illegitimate and baseless actions` targeting the U.S. and Israel.
- Faced with account freezes and staffing strain, the court juggles more investigations amid a leadership crisis centered on Karim Khan, the ICC's chief prosecutor, while staff fear broader U.S. measures may halt payments or witness protection.
- Families of sanctioned officials face travel bans stopping daughters from attending U.S. conferences, and banks, credit-card companies and tech firms risk fines and prison for aiding them.
- Observers warn the measures could devastate the International Criminal Court as it lacks a police force and depends on member states to enforce arrest warrants, making custody of U.S. or Israeli officials unlikely.
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Cut off by their banks and even iced out by Alexa, sanctioned ICC staffers remain resolute
International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors are trying to live and work under the same financial and travel restrictions brought against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Osama bin Laden.
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