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US Sanctions Target ICC Institution After Nobel Prize Award

The US has imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) itself, following the award of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to former ICC judge Navanethem Pillay. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared the court a 'rogue' entity, aiming to cut off its financial resources. The move has drawn sharp condemnation from the ICC, the UN, and multiple Western allies, while Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the action.

via Al Jazeera|

#international-criminal-court #international-law #marco-rubio

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Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize Amidst US Sanctions on ICC

Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay, an 85-year-old South African legal pioneer, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her decades-long defense of international law and institutions. The Norwegian Nobel Committee cited her work in prosecuting war crimes and genocide, including her role in a UN commission that concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza. The announcement coincided with new US sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), where Pillay previously served as a judge. President Donald Trump, who had campaigned for the prize, did not congratulate the winner and instead posted criticism on social media, labeling the decision as shameful.

via NBC News|

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