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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 These sanctions, announced by the State Department, affect the court's president and a senior trial lawyer. The International Criminal Court has criticized the latest US sanctions targeting its senior staff.
The International Criminal Court has criticized the latest US sanctions targeting its senior staff. These sanctions, announced by the State Department, affect the court's president and a senior trial lawyer. The sanctions freeze any assets they have in US jurisdictions or that come into contact with the US financial system.
The court views these sanctions as an attack on its independence. The US has now imposed sanctions on several ICC judges and prosecutors. 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 court has vowed to continue seeking justice for atrocities worldwide despite these developments.
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Category: News Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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