US threat against the ICC

Rubio: US bans all dealings with the ICC

US sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) include a ban on dealings with the body, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced, according to the AP.

"We are banning dealings with this rogue court," Rubio said.

According to Rubio, the aim is to cut the ICC off from its resources and "cripple its ability" to take action against the United States.

The sanctions freeze all ICC assets held in the US. American companies and individuals are given six months to wind down all dealings with the ICC.

Trump administration imposes sanctions on the ICC

The Trump administration is imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced, according to Reuters.

The decision has drawn fierce criticism from ICC Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan, who believes the purpose of the sanctions is to "undermine the rule of law internationally."

"Our work will continue," she said.

According to sources cited by the *Wall Street Journal* and others, the administration has been preparing the sanctions for several weeks.

Earlier in the day, former ICC judge Navanethem Pillay received the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump’s USA • 

EU: Ready to take all measures to support the ICC

The EU is "ready to take all necessary measures" to ensure that the International Criminal Court (ICC) can carry out its work. The European Commission stated this, according to Reuters.

It is "deeply regrettable" that the US intends to impose sanctions on the ICC, the Commission writes.

However, the EU also points out that there is still time for dialogue between the parties.