The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ended its cooperation agreement with insurance giant Axa following escalating US pressure and threats of financial penalties against the court. The move reflects deepening tensions between the ICC and Washington, which has long opposed the court’s jurisdiction. Critics argue the restrictions could undermine the court’s ability to investigate and prosecute serious crimes. Legal and diplomatic experts are now assessing the broader implications for international justice.
ICC and Axa terminate agreement amid mounting US criticism and looming financial restrictions on the court, FT reports.
