EU Condemns US Sanctions on ICC Judges Investigating War Crimes

The European Union (EU) has strongly criticized the United States (US) for imposing sanctions on four International Criminal Court (ICC) judges. The sanctions followed the ICC's issuance of an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, related to alleged war crimes. The EU's President Ursula von der Leyen stated, "The court must be free to act without pressure." This sentiment is echoed by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, who expressed deep concern over the US actions. The four judges sanctioned are from Uganda, Peru, Benin, and Slovenia. The US imposed the sanctions because it believes the ICC's actions are unlawful and unjustified. This incident underscores the ongoing tensions between the US and the ICC, highlighting the complexities of international justice and the challenges of holding powerful nations accountable for alleged war crimes.