International Criminal Court opposes Trump’s sanctions, says it harms judicial independence
As soon as US President Donald Trump came to power, his talks have intensified around the world. The reason is that as soon as he took over the US chair, he made several announcements clarifying his policy and intentions. Meanwhile, the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday opposed the sanctions imposed by US President Donald Trump. The ICC said that this step is an attempt to harm the independent and impartial functioning of the court.
America’s displeasure against ICC
Let us tell you that US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to ban the International Criminal Court. The Trump administration has imposed this ban in protest against the action taken by targeting Israel and the Israeli PM. The order states that the Hague-based court misused its power by issuing an arrest warrant against Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Through this order, the US has expressed its displeasure against the ICC.
International Court of Justice condemned the case
The Hague-based International Court of Justice condemned the order and said that it will stand with its personnel and continue its proceedings to bring justice to victims around the world. The court said in a statement that we call upon our 125 member countries, civil society and all countries of the world to unite for justice and human rights.
America will take strict measures
At the same time, the US says that it will take strict measures against the persons responsible for ICC violations. This may include actions like blocking the assets of ICC officials and their families and not allowing them to enter the US.
Human rights groups also criticized this decision
Human rights groups have also criticized this decision. Human Rights Watch’s international justice director Liz Evenson said that the US sanctions are not against ICC officials, but against those who are working to hold human rights violators accountable. Comparing Trump’s move with Russia’s policies, she said that Russia has also tried to interfere in the work of the court.
