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US Sanctions ICC Hours After Nobel Peace Prize
US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court hours after awarding Nobel Peace Prize to ex-ICC judge.
In brief
US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court hours after awarding Nobel Peace Prize to ex-ICC judge. US sanctions International Criminal Court as institution after Norway awards Nobel Peace Prize to South African judge Navi Pillay. Originally reported by MercoPress.
US Sanctions ICC
United States imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court as institution.
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded
Norwegian committee awarded Nobel Peace Prize to South African judge Navi Pillay.
US Secretary of State Statement
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated US will prevent ICC from prosecuting Americans.
ICC Reaction
ICC called US sanctions an attempt to obstruct justice and attack international legal order.
International Response
European Union and Israel praised US sanctions but pledged to support ICC operations.
The bottom line
US sanctions International Criminal Court as institution after Norway awards Nobel Peace Prize to South African judge Navi Pillay.
