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BackThe United States announces sanctions against the International Criminal Court, and the Secretary-General of the United Nations and many countries issue statements opposing it
The United States announces sanctions against the International Criminal Court, and the Secretary-General of the United Nations and many countries issue statements opposing it
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The United States announces sanctions against the International Criminal Court, and the Secretary-General of the United Nations and many countries issue statements opposing it

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  • United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the United States’ imposition of sanctions on the International Criminal Court through a spokesman, saying that it would cause a serious blow to international criminal justice.
  • The foreign ministers of Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement, strongly opposing sanctions and reaffirming their support for the independence of the International Criminal Court.
  • The International Criminal Court said it would not yield to U.S. pressure.

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Why It Matters

In recent years, the United States has repeatedly announced sanctions on ICC judges and prosecutors on the grounds that the ICC is investigating U.S. personnel and has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli Prime Minister and former Defense Minister. In August this year, the United States announced sanctions against Tomoko Akane, President of the International Criminal Court.

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China News Service, October 10. According to comprehensive foreign media reports, United Nations Secretary-General Guterres issued a statement through his spokesperson on the 9th, condemning the United States’ announcement of “imposing sanctions on the entire institution of the International Criminal Court.” He pointed out that this decision will cause a serious blow to international criminal justice and expressed serious concern that sanctions may affect the International Criminal Court’s continued performance of its duties.

On the 9th local time, the foreign ministers of Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, the foreign minister of Japan, and the foreign ministers of the Netherlands and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement, expressing regret and strong opposition to the United States’ announcement of sanctions against the International Criminal Court.

The statement reaffirms its continued and unwavering support for the independence, impartiality and integrity of the International Criminal Court. The statement stated that it would unite to support the International Criminal Court and be committed to conducting constructive and inclusive dialogue with non-state parties to prepare for the Assembly of States Parties to be held in December 2026.

In response to US sanctions, the International Criminal Court stated on the 9th that the International Criminal Court will not succumb to US pressure.

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio issued a statement on October 9, announcing the implementation of sanctions against the International Criminal Court. The Office of the Press Secretary of the U.S. State Department also issued a statement that day saying that so far, the United States has imposed sanctions on 17 relevant personnel of the International Criminal Court.

On July 13, the U.S. State Department announced the launch of an operation involving multiple government departments to "systematically weaken the operational capabilities of the International Criminal Court" so that it cannot take action against U.S. military personnel or government officials and prevent it from "threatening U.S. sovereignty" in other ways. Rubio issued a video statement on social media on the same day, saying that the International Criminal Court and its allies are waging a war against the United States. This war "uses the coercive power of regulations, treaties and so-called 'international law'" and endangers "every aspect of the political and legal system of the United States."

In recent years, the United States has repeatedly announced sanctions on ICC judges and prosecutors on the grounds that the ICC is investigating American personnel and issuing arrest warrants for the Israeli Prime Minister and former Defense Minister. In August this year, the United States announced sanctions against Tomoko Akane, the Japanese president of the International Criminal Court.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • ICC to continue its investigations despite pressure from US sanctions

    Likely · Within months

  • The United States may further expand the scope of sanctions to target more International Criminal Court personnel

    Possible · Within months

Open Questions

  • Will sanctions prevent the International Criminal Court from carrying out its normal investigation work?
  • Will other countries follow the U.S.’s lead in imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court?
  • Will the International Criminal Court challenge the US sanctions decision through legal means?

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