US Sanctions Against ICC
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) that could disrupt the tribunal’s finances and day-to-day operations.Reported by 7 of 9 outlets; wording from Al Jazeera.
What happened
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in July announced a campaign to isolate the court, calling on other countries to withdraw from the tribunal.
The Trump administration has made no secret of its disdain for the court and has worked to undermine it.
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US officials want the court to drop its arrest warrants against Israeli leaders as well as a past probe into American troops in Afghanistan.
Banks often over-comply with such US sanctions because they depend on access to the American financial system.
Analysis
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The ICC was established in 2002 by the international community to prosecute war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity.
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The Netherlands is bracing for potentially devastating US sanctions against the ICC
The Netherlands is bracing for potentially devastating U.S. sanctions against ICC
How it changed
- 16 Sep
FIRST ON FOX: The Trump administration is escalating its campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the Hague-based tribunal of ignoring atrocities committed by authoritarian regimes while unlawfully targeting the U.S. and its service members.
- 18 Sep
On Aug. 18, the United States imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye for attempting to prosecute government officials outside the court’s jurisdiction.
- 20 Sep
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in July announced a campaign to isolate the court, calling on other countries to withdraw from the tribunal.
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- 21 Sep
Dutch officials have been told by the United States that potentially devastating sanctions on the institution are forthcoming, diplomatic and government officials with knowledge of the briefings told The Associated Press.
Coverage 13 articles
25 Sep Alarm at UN over sanctions threatened by US on international criminal court
The Guardian
21 Sep The Netherlands is bracing for potentially devastating U.S. sanctions against ICC
The Hindu
21 Sep The Netherlands is bracing for potentially devastating US sanctions against the ICC
Toronto Star21 Sep Explainer-How US sanctions would undermine global war crimes court
The Straits Times
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21 Sep Trump planning sanctions against International Criminal Court over Netanyahu arrest warrant: report
The Independent21 Sep Trump administration prepares sanctions against International Criminal Court, say sources
The Straits Times
21 Sep U.S. sanctions on International Criminal Court officials | Explained
The Hindu
21 Sep Trump administration prepares sanctions against International Criminal Court, sources say
The Hindu
21 Sep Trump administration readies sweeping sanctions against ICC, reports say
Al Jazeera
20 Sep Trump administration prepares sanctions against International Criminal Court, sources say
South China Morning Post20 Sep Trump administration prepares sanctions against International Criminal Court, sources say
The Straits Times
18 Sep Trump is right: The ICC deserves to burn
Washington Examiner
16 Sep War crimes court turns 'blind eye' to top world threats while targeting Americans, Trump admin accuses
Fox News
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