ICC condemns US sanctions as ‘flagrant attack’ on court’s independence
The ICC has expressed concern over the Trump administration’s campaign.
The ICC has expressed concern over the Trump administration’s campaign.








Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused mayor Zohran Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’.
Announcement comes as Venezuela has hewed close to Trump administration, who has pledged to’disable’ international court.
ICC’s 125 member states will vote by secret ballot Friday on the fate of Khan, who faces sexual misconduct allegations.
Mamdani says he takes Netanyahu’s ICC arrest warrant ‘seriously’
US president insists Netanyahu will not be arrested, despite ICC warrant.
Mamdani had pledged to arrest Netanyahu during campaign for mayor and says he is consulting city’s legal advisers.
The resolution comes days after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged to ‘dismantle’ the international court.
Groups charge that sanctions against ICC, Palestinian rights organisations stifle freedom of speech and expression.
US State Department ups pressure campaign on international tribunal, threatening allies who support investigations.
The US says it will reject any effort by court to assert authority over citizens, days after judges sue over sanctions.