US Unveils Sweeping Sanctions Against International Criminal Court

The Trump administration unveiled sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court on Friday, including bans on US transactions, to dismantle the institution.

The ICC condemned the move as an assault on the rule of law, while UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called it a serious blow to international criminal justice.

UK, Canada, France, Germany and other allies expressed deep regret over the sanctions, whereas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the decision.