UN rights chief demands protection for ICC over US sanctions

VIA UN HUMAN RIGHTS ON X

The imposition of institutional sanctions against the International Criminal Court by the Government of the United States of America are “unacceptable,” UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk calls for immediate measures of protection.

“They must not be allowed to have a chilling effect on those working for or with the Court in pursuit of justice. I particularly urge the 125 States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court – a full two-thirds of the international community – to take urgent steps to defend its crucial work and assure its ability to function. They have a particular obligation to protect the institution they have created.”