The story so far · 4 days, October 9 to 22, 2026
One Turn followed this story across 4 editions, from The Hague, Netherlands on October 9, 2026. Newest first.
The ICC prosecutes genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. The US, which is not a member, sanctioned court officials over cases involving Israel and Afghanistan.
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The European Parliament awarded its Sakharov Prize for human rights to the International Criminal Court, citing its work upholding international law and justice. The Hague-based court has faced sanctions from the US administration.
Why it matters: The award signals EU political support for the court while it is under US sanctions.
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The International Criminal Court condemned new US sanctions as an assault on the rule of law and the international legal order, saying 'history will judge this moment'.
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The United States imposed sanctions on the ICC, freezing its US-held assets and restricting US companies from dealing with it. The move came after former ICC judge Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Why it matters: Sanctioning the court as an institution could hamper its operations and international justice efforts.
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The United States imposed sanctions on the ICC itself, freezing its US-held assets and restricting US companies from dealing with it. The move came after former ICC judge Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Why it matters: Sanctioning the court as an institution could hamper its operations and deepen rifts between Washington and ICC member states.
Sources: Al Jazeera · See it on the globe