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ICC slams US decision to sanction the court's president and a senior prosecution lawyer
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points The sanctions, announced by the State Department, affect the court's president and a senior trial lawyer. The International Criminal Court has condemned recent US sanctions targeting its senior staff.
The International Criminal Court has condemned recent US sanctions targeting its senior staff. The sanctions, announced by the State Department, affect the court's president and a senior trial lawyer. These individuals, from Japan and Senegal, will have their assets frozen in US jurisdictions.
The court views these sanctions as an attack on its independence. The US has imposed sanctions on several ICC judges, prosecutors, and staff members. The US accuses the court of overstepping its mandate.
Further details on the sanctions and the court's response are available from the source. The ICC has vowed to continue seeking justice for atrocities worldwide despite these developments.
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Category: News Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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