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Amnesty International Calls for ICC Support Against U.S. Sanctions

12/1/2025

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Amnesty International urged states to oppose U.S. sanctions against the International Criminal Court during the 24th Assembly of States Parties in The Hague, December 1–6, 2025.
Erika Guevara Rosas emphasized that member states should defend the ICC's independence and ability to pursue justice for victims.
U.S. sanctions enacted by President Donald Trump in February 2025 targeted ICC officials and Palestinian organizations in response to arrest warrants for Israeli leaders.

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Amnesty International urged states to oppose U.S. sanctions against the International Criminal Court during the 24th Assembly of States Parties in The Hague, December 1–6, 2025.
Erika Guevara Rosas emphasized that member states should defend the ICC's independence and ability to pursue justice for victims.
U.S. sanctions enacted by President Donald Trump in February 2025 targeted ICC officials and Palestinian organizations in response to arrest warrants for Israeli leaders.