The International Criminal Court faces an existential threat from escalating US opposition and sanctions, requiring member states to take concrete actions including increased cooperation, expanding membership, financial backing, and protecting sanctioned staff.
Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announced withdrawals from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing alleged bias and neocolonialism, while experts warn victims lose protection.
The US administration has vowed to dismantle the International Criminal Court, citing threats to sovereignty following ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials, a move critics attribute to domestic politics.
The US supports arbitral tribunals like the one invalidating China's South China Sea claims under UNCLOS but rejects the ICC, highlighting a paradox in its approach to international law.
The International Criminal Court's 125-member states voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan due to allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denies. The move comes amid challenges for the ICC, including a US campaign to dismantle it.
The International Criminal Court's 125 member states voted to dismiss Prosecutor Karim Khan (56) due to allegations of serious misconduct, including an inappropriate sexual relationship with a junior lawyer, which he denies.
The International Criminal Court's (ICC) Assembly of States Parties voted to dismiss Prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, which he denies. 82 out of 125 member states supported his removal. The decision comes as the US seeks to undermine the ICC, and Venezuela announces its withdrawal citing geographical bias.
The US State Department's official policy to dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC) "brick by brick" is seen as a critical threat to international justice. This move, involving sanctions on officials and pressure on allies, aligns the US with autocrats and follows previous Trump-era actions against the ICC.
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani reaffirmed support for the ICC, urging federal authorities to execute an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits in the fall. This follows Mamdani's earlier "war criminal" remarks, sparking debate among officials and advocates.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who previously vowed to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, now states he lacks the authority but urges US federal officials to enforce the ICC warrant for alleged war crimes. Netanyahu is expected in NYC for the UN General Assembly.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city lacks independent authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on an ICC warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza. This follows President Trump's vow that Netanyahu would not be arrested in the US, despite Mamdani's call for federal enforcement.
President Donald Trump declared Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in the US, countering New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's call for Netanyahu's detention as a "war criminal" following an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza.
US President Donald Trump stated Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu would not be arrested in the US, countering NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's remarks about potential detention during Netanyahu's UN General Assembly visit in September, amidst an ICC arrest warrant for alleged "crimes against humanity" in Gaza.
Donald Trump stated that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested during his September visit to New York, countering NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's suggestion that an arrest could occur based on an ICC warrant for war crimes in Gaza.
Russian presidential adviser Anton Kobyakov criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its alleged disinterest in investigating crimes committed by the "Kiev junta" in Donbass and other regions, calling it a "shady institution" at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu stated that BRICS countries must play a key role in shaping a fair international relations architecture. He highlighted threats to BRICS security and criticized the reduced role of international organizations like the UN, WTO, WHO, OPCW, and ICC, advocating for the preservation of the international legal system.
Karim Khan, the ICC chief prosecutor, has been suspended from practicing law in England and Wales by the UK's Bar Standards Board (BSB) due to sexual abuse allegations. This follows a similar suspension from his ICC role, which he denies. The BSB's interim suspension is effective immediately and will be reviewed within four weeks.
The EU's digital sovereignty package aims to reduce dependence on US tech, but faces challenges. Beti Hohler's experience with US sanctions highlights the risks of this reliance. The package's Cloud and AI Development Act (Cada) has flaws in enforcement and scope, potentially entrenching US dominance.
Rodrigo Duterte, facing charges of crimes against humanity, will undergo a court-ordered health check to determine his fitness to stand trial. His team cited his deteriorating condition, requesting the examination before any trial can commence.
Former ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda urges the EU to enact a blocking statute against "thuggish" US sanctions targeting ICC officials. Imposed in Feb 2025 over arrest warrants for Israeli nationals, the sanctions freeze assets and ban travel, hindering judicial independence. Bensouda calls for "operational solidarity" from state parties.
Hungary has withdrawn its intention to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to a social media post by the government. The country had previously announced plans to withdraw in April 2025, with the withdrawal set to take effect in June 2026.
Hungary's new government, led by Peter Magyar, is withdrawing its previous statement to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC). Magyar announced the decision on social media, stating the process to halt the withdrawal could be completed by June 2nd.
Philippine Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida ordered authorities to arrest Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, a former police chief, on an ICC warrant for alleged crimes against humanity. Vida warned that aiding Dela Rosa's evasion would result in criminal charges.
The Philippine Supreme Court denied Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa's request for a temporary restraining order after an arrest warrant was unsealed by the ICC. Government agents' attempt to arrest Dela Rosa was thwarted by senate leadership, leading to a shooting incident and Dela Rosa's subsequent disappearance.
