The United States Impose Heavy Sanctions on the ICC

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: October 9, 2026Country: United States
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The United States Impose Heavy Sanctions on the ICC

On Friday, the United States announced sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), banning all financial transactions with it. These measures are part of an effort to dismantle the tribunal, which Washington accuses of politicization and unjust prosecutions of American citizens. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the ICC a 'rogue tribunal' and threatened to eliminate it if it does not cease its actions perceived as hostile.

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