Nobel peace laureate Pillay condemns US sanctions on ICC
- Posted on October 10, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Freshly honored with the Nobel Peace Prize, South African legal expert Navanethem Pillay has voiced strong criticism against the United States' punitive measures targeting the International Criminal Court. Drawing on her extensive background as a former ICC judge and respected human rights defender, Pillay argues that such sanctions undermine the institution's independence and ability to pursue justice globally. Her statement highlights the tension between national interests and international accountability mechanisms.
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Nobel peace laureate Pillay condemns US sanctions on ICC
South African judge and human rights advocate Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay denounced on Saturday sanctions announced by the United States against the International Criminal Court. Pillay, who once sat on the ICC, made the remarks a day after being awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize.
