US hits ICC president and senior prosecutor with sanctions in another move against the court
- Posted on August 18, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
The Trump administration escalates its confrontation with the International Criminal Court by imposing economic sanctions against its leadership, including the court's president and a senior prosecutor. This action represents a continuation of the U.S. government's broader strategy to challenge and weaken the ICC's authority and operations. The sanctions reflect ongoing tensions between Washington and the international judicial body over its independence and investigative scope.
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US hits ICC president and senior prosecutor with sanctions in another move against the court
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on the president of the International Criminal Court and one of its top prosecutors as it continues a campaign to dismantle
