EXPLAINER
Why is the US sanctioning the International Criminal Court?
The sanctions targeting the ICC, which prosecutes humanitarian crimes, are the latest move by the US against the court.
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Dutch PM’s contrasting stance on ICC-wanted Putin, Netanyahu
Dutch PM Rob Jetten says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be at the UNGA despite an ICC arrest warrant.
Published On 24 Sep 2026
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Why United Nations says US boat strikes may be ‘crimes against humanity’
Washington justifies the attacks as necessary to halt the flow of lethal drugs into the US.
Trump administration readies sweeping sanctions against ICC, reports say
Measures targeting the court itself could disrupt payments, IT services and investigations.
Duterte in person at ICC for first time over ‘war on drugs’ killings
Former Philippine president accused of setting up death squads faces trial starting on November 30.
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Benjamin Netanyahu has overseen a genocide: In his telling, he’s a victim
Ahead of Israel’s national elections, Netanyahu reaches for an old playbook: grievance, blame-shifting and victimhood.
From: NewsFeed
Mladic’s body arrives to full military honours in Serbia
The body of war criminal Ratko Mladic has arrived in Belgrade, where he received a full military guard.
Published On 4 Sep 2026
ICC chief urges Japan to counter US pressure on the court
Washington escalated its campaign against the ICC last week by sanctioning its president and a senior trial lawyer.
From: Inside Story
Could US sanctions destroy the International Criminal Court?
Washington’s new measures against the ICC have been widely condemned but welcomed by Israel.
Published On 20 Aug 2026
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Who was Hind Rajab and why is Israel investigating her killing?
After two years of denial, Israel admits firing on the 5-year-old’s car. But her family and others don’t expect justice.
ICC condemns US sanctions as ‘flagrant attack’ on court’s independence
The ICC has expressed concern over the Trump administration’s campaign.
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