UN Secretary-General: US Sanctions on ICC Are a Serious Blow to International Justice
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Experts urge governments to defend court's independence and call on EU to activate Blocking Statute to shield ICC from sanctions
On Friday, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, condemned the announcement by the United States of sanctions against the International Criminal Court, warning of its implications for the work of the Court and its ability to perform its functions and reaffirming its support for its independence and the independence of its officials.
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday condemned the United States' decision to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), adding that he was "deeply concerned about the expected impact of these measures."
The High Commissioner called for the withdrawal of these sanctions and for strengthening the role of the ICC at a time of impunity in global conflicts and crises.
The United States’ announcement of new sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) has sparked international condemnation, hours after former judge Navi Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the US decision, saying he was “deeply concerned about the expected impact” of the measures, […] International Outcry Over US Sanctions Against ICC
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights considered the sanctions announced this Friday by the United States against the International Criminal Court (ICC) "unacceptable".
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