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Nobel peace laureate Navi Pillay condemns US sanctions on the ICC as unacceptable
Overview
Newly announced Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay has criticised recent sweeping US sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) as unheard of and unacceptable. The US measures target the institution financially and follow the Nobel committee's decision to award Pillay the prize. US President Donald Trump condemned the award, while the ICC, UN, and various international allies expressed strong opposition to the US sanctions.
Key points
- Navi Pillay, winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize, described US sanctions on the ICC as unheard of and unacceptable.
- The US unveiled sweeping sanctions against the ICC as an institution following President Donald Trump's dissatisfaction with Pillay's award.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the sanctions are intended to defend US sovereignty and penalise the court.
- The ICC condemned the measures as an assault on the rule of law, and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called the decision a serious blow to international criminal justice.
- Several nations, including the UK, Canada, Germany, and France, expressed regret and strong disagreement with the US sanctions.