EU gives top human rights award to ICC amid Trump sanctions.
They publishedEU gives top human rights award to ICC amid Trump sanctions
22 Oct, 10:37ZEU awards Sakharov Prize to ICC amid Trump sanctions
First reportFrance 24 · 22 Oct, 10:11Z
Latest reportSouth China Morning Post · 22 Oct, 10:37Z
Span1 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Washington aims to dismantle the court over investigations into the US and its allies.
Why
The dispute tests international law’s reach over countries facing scrutiny.
Watch
The US effort to dismantle the tribunal.
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Summary
- The EU awarded the Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court and tribunal officials.
- The award followed days after the Trump administration announced new sanctions on the ICC.
- The sanctions are part of a effort to dismantle the tribunal over investigations into the US and allies.
- EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola praised the court for upholding international law and justice.
- The Sakharov Prize honors individuals or groups defending human rights and freedoms since 1988.