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U.S. imposes sanctions on ICC hours after South African judge wins Nobel Peace Prize

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U.S. sanctions the International Criminal Court hours after South African judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize. The move by Trump administration targets the court, which has 125 member states, including all EU countries.

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the ICC, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowing to dismantle the world's only permanent war crimes tribunal. The sanctions could affect companies providing services to the court.

The ICC has condemned the sanctions, calling them a threat to international law. The court's deputy prosecutor said the sanctions would not halt its work. The U.S. has previously imposed sanctions on ICC officials, and this move is part of a broader effort to limit the court's influence.

The ICC's registrar called for the EU to prepare to use a 'blocking' mechanism in response to U.S. sanctions, highlighting the potential for international legal conflict.

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  1. daily-maverick — STRANGE TIMING: US imposes sanctions on ICC hours after South African judge wins Nobel Peace Prize ·
  2. npr — U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions on International Criminal Court ·
  3. the-hindu — Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay: 5 facts about 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner ·

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