NewzUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the European Union have formally condemned the United States' decision to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). Guterres expressed deep alarm regarding the potential impact of these measures on the tribunal, while the European Commission pledged to take necessary steps to ensure the continued operation of the court based in The Hague.
The international backlash follows the U.S. administration's move to penalize the tribunal. The European Union characterized the sanctions as deeply regrettable, signaling a growing diplomatic rift between the U.S. and international bodies supporting the court's mandate.
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