Judge Tomoko Akane criticized the U.S. and Russia for economic sanctions against the ICC, stressing that such attacks threaten the court's very existence and undermine its independence.
Senator Lindsey Graham labeled the ICC a 'dangerous joke' and threatened sanctions against nations aiding the court, highlighting political tensions surrounding its operations.
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan noted we are at a pivotal time with unprecedented challenges and expectations from civil society, pointing to the scrutiny the court faces globally.
The tensions stem from the ICC's recent warrant against Vladimir Putin, followed by Russia's counteraction to issue an arrest warrant for ICC's Karim Khan.
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