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

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South African judge Navi Pillay won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, hours after the U.S. imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court. The move highlights tensions between the U.S. and international legal institutions.

The U.S. announced sanctions on the ICC, targeting companies that provide services to the court. The move comes as Pillay, a former ICC judge, was praised for her work in international justice.

The ICC condemned the U.S. sanctions as an attack on international law, warning that history will judge the moment. The U.S. has long been critical of the court, which prosecutes war crimes and genocide.

The U.S. and Israel condemned Pillay's award, with Israel calling it a legitimization of anti-Israel hatred. The Nobel Committee defended the decision, emphasizing the importance of international legal institutions.

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  1. pbs-newshour — Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize after long career of investigating war crimes ·
  2. daily-maverick — STRANGE TIMING: US imposes sanctions on ICC hours after South African judge wins Nobel Peace Prize ·
  3. straits-times — Nobel peace laureate Pillay calls US sanctions on ICC ‘unacceptable’ ·

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