On June 6, 2025, the US imposed sanctions on four judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) partly due to an arrest warrant issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The move faced sharp criticism from global entities, including the EU and UN, with officials like Volker Turk advocating for the sanctions' repeal, arguing they undermine the rule of law. The ICC along with European leaders emphasized the necessity of safeguarding the court's independence, reiterating that their operations aim to combat impunity, not to oppose nations themselves.
UN human rights chief Volker Turk demanded that the United States lift the sanctions it imposed on four International Criminal Court (ICC) judges, stating that such acts undermine judicial functions.
Antonio Costa stated, 'The European Union strongly supports the ICC,' emphasizing that it protects the integrity of justice, not acting against nations but against impunity.
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