US sanctions deepen ICC crisis
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The International Criminal Court faced a deepening crisis as Washington sanctioned its judges and prosecutors, while European Union leaders reaffirmed support for the court.
"We, the undersigned States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), reaffirm our continued and unwavering support for the independence, impartiality, and integrity of the ICC."
JOINT STATEMENT by CANADA, DENMARK, GERMANY, FRANCE, ITALY, JAPAN, NETHERLANDS, UK
JOINT STATEMENT by CANADA, DENMARK, GERMANY, FRANCE, ITALY, JAPAN, NETHERLANDS, UK
JOINT STATEMENT OF THE FOREIGN MINISTERS OF CANADA, DENMARK, GERMANY, FRANCE, ITALY, JAPAN, THE NETHERLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM
We, the undersigned States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), reaffirm our continued and unwavering support for the independence, impartiality, and integrity of the...
www.auswaertiges-amt.de
October 9, 2026 at 4:49 PM
"We, the undersigned States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), reaffirm our continued and unwavering support for the independence, impartiality, and integrity of the ICC."
JOINT STATEMENT by CANADA, DENMARK, GERMANY, FRANCE, ITALY, JAPAN, NETHERLANDS, UK
JOINT STATEMENT by CANADA, DENMARK, GERMANY, FRANCE, ITALY, JAPAN, NETHERLANDS, UK
by Sergey Vasiliev Reposted by Kirstin Drenkhahn
“The sanctions are aimed at bringing the ICC to its knees; and ensuring US allies are not held accountable for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.”
"As a global community, we cannot let one State launch unilateral attacks against the Court."
"As a global community, we cannot let one State launch unilateral attacks against the Court."
October 10, 2026 at 8:32 AM
“The sanctions are aimed at bringing the ICC to its knees; and ensuring US allies are not held accountable for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.”
"As a global community, we cannot let one State launch unilateral attacks against the Court."
"As a global community, we cannot let one State launch unilateral attacks against the Court."
by Ryan Goodman
"We will continue to work together to support the Court’s vital work, uphold the rules-based international system, and advance accountability."
October 9, 2026 at 4:27 PM
"We will continue to work together to support the Court’s vital work, uphold the rules-based international system, and advance accountability."
“The sanctions are aimed at bringing the ICC to its knees; and ensuring US allies are not held accountable for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.”
"As a global community, we cannot let one State launch unilateral attacks against the Court."
www.ohchr.org/en/pre...
"As a global community, we cannot let one State launch unilateral attacks against the Court."
www.ohchr.org/en/pre...
October 10, 2026 at 8:28 AM
“The sanctions are aimed at bringing the ICC to its knees; and ensuring US allies are not held accountable for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.”
"As a global community, we cannot let one State launch unilateral attacks against the Court."
www.ohchr.org/en/pre...
"As a global community, we cannot let one State launch unilateral attacks against the Court."
www.ohchr.org/en/pre...
by Holger Hestermeyer Reposted by Kim L. Scheppele
The US sanctions on the icc
www.state.gov/releases/off...
www.state.gov/releases/off...
Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court - United States Department of State
Under President Trump, the United States has acted decisively to defend U.S. sovereignty and U.S. citizens against the threat of the International Criminal Court (ICC). To date, the United States has...
www.state.gov
October 9, 2026 at 9:21 PM
The US sanctions on the icc
www.state.gov/releases/off...
www.state.gov/releases/off...
by Ryan Goodman
And this from last month when it was known that the U.S. sanctions were likely forthcoming:
By Current and Former Presidents of the International Criminal Court Assembly of State Parties
www.justsecurity.org/156016/presi...
By Current and Former Presidents of the International Criminal Court Assembly of State Parties
www.justsecurity.org/156016/presi...
The ICC is Necessary to Protect the International Legal Order
Current and former Presidents of the ICC's Assembly of States Parties on the role of the Court in upholding the international legal order.
www.justsecurity.org
October 9, 2026 at 4:31 PM
And this from last month when it was known that the U.S. sanctions were likely forthcoming:
By Current and Former Presidents of the International Criminal Court Assembly of State Parties
www.justsecurity.org/156016/presi...
By Current and Former Presidents of the International Criminal Court Assembly of State Parties
www.justsecurity.org/156016/presi...
US Sanctions on ICC Put Global Justice at Risk (HRW)
US Sanctions on ICC Put Global Justice at Risk (HRW)
Following the genocides in the mid-1990s the international community created the ICC; Member Countries Should Renew Support for the Court
dlvr.it
October 10, 2026 at 5:12 AM
US Sanctions on ICC Put Global Justice at Risk (HRW)
Fascinating visit to the UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in Arusha, meeting its Registry, Presidency and Prosecutor's Office. With major trials over, its work continues: protecting witnesses, preserving archives and helping national courts pursue justice.
October 10, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Fascinating visit to the UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in Arusha, meeting its Registry, Presidency and Prosecutor's Office. With major trials over, its work continues: protecting witnesses, preserving archives and helping national courts pursue justice.
by Sergey Vasiliev Reposted by Kirstin Drenkhahn
The ICC has just been sanctioned as an entity by the #Trump administration.
Long anticipated, but utterly disgraceful nonetheless. Lawlessness shall not prevail.
ofac.treasury.gov/re...
Long anticipated, but utterly disgraceful nonetheless. Lawlessness shall not prevail.
ofac.treasury.gov/re...
October 9, 2026 at 2:27 PM
The ICC has just been sanctioned as an entity by the #Trump administration.
Long anticipated, but utterly disgraceful nonetheless. Lawlessness shall not prevail.
ofac.treasury.gov/re...
Long anticipated, but utterly disgraceful nonetheless. Lawlessness shall not prevail.
ofac.treasury.gov/re...
Pathetic, sore loser.
US imposes sanctions on the international criminal court (ICC), hours after former judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel peace prize - live
US imposes sanctions on ICC, hours after former judge Pillay wins Nobel peace prize - live
The ICC’s deputy prosecutor condemned the sanctions and said they would not halt the tribunal’s work
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Pathetic, sore loser.
by John Quiggin
Assumption is that Europe has to take whatever Trump dishes out.
Trump Administration Hits International Criminal Court With Severe Sanctions
U.S. officials announced the new, sweeping punishments just hours after the Nobel Peace Prize committee gave its annual honor to a former court judge.
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Assumption is that Europe has to take whatever Trump dishes out.
by P. de Vries
The International Criminal Court (ICC) rejects US sanctions against the institution
https://www.icc-cpi.int/news/icc-strongly-rejects-us-sanctions-against-institution
The ICC is an institution, created by treaty and entrusted by 125 States Parties with investigating and prosecuting genocide […]
https://www.icc-cpi.int/news/icc-strongly-rejects-us-sanctions-against-institution
The ICC is an institution, created by treaty and entrusted by 125 States Parties with investigating and prosecuting genocide […]
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October 10, 2026 at 10:57 AM
The International Criminal Court (ICC) rejects US sanctions against the institution
https://www.icc-cpi.int/news/icc-strongly-rejects-us-sanctions-against-institution
The ICC is an institution, created by treaty and entrusted by 125 States Parties with investigating and prosecuting genocide […]
https://www.icc-cpi.int/news/icc-strongly-rejects-us-sanctions-against-institution
The ICC is an institution, created by treaty and entrusted by 125 States Parties with investigating and prosecuting genocide […]