The deputy prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has acknowledged that recent US sanctions are causing financial strain for some staff, though operations remain unaffected. The measures, imposed this month, mark the latest escalation in tensions between Washington and the court, which has faced repeated criticism from the Trump administration. The US secretary of state framed the sanctions as a response to what he called the ICC’s “threats,” warning of further action if the court does not change course. The move underscores deepening diplomatic friction over the court’s jurisdiction and independence.
Nazhat Shameem Khan claims some staff are facing ‘banking difficulties’ but their work is unaffectedThe deputy prosecutor of the international criminal court has said new US sanctions are beginning to take effect on its staff but insisted they have not hindered the court’s work.The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, announced the sanctions this month, accusing the ICC – a frequent target of the Trump administration – of being a “rogue court” and declaring: “Either the ICC will end its threats, or we will end the ICC.” Continue reading...
