US attacks on ICC come from ‘misunderstanding’, says prosecutor
Mame Mandiaye Niang also said the ICC was already preparing technical alternatives in the event of future US sanctions against the institution.
HAGUE: US President Donald Trump's administration is attacking the International Criminal Court (ICC) due to a misunderstanding of its operations, according to the court's interim chief prosecutor, Mame Mandiaye Niang. In an interview with AFP, Niang said the ICC is already preparing technical alternatives in case of future sanctions against the institution.
The US has imposed sanctions on several ICC officials, including Niang, due to the court's issuance of an arrest warrant for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Niang emphasized that the ICC does not aim to infringe upon state sovereignty and is aware of its non-police role. He also rejected US accusations of corruption within the ICC.
Despite facing challenges such as US sanctions and the recent Khan scandal, Niang remains optimistic about the ICC's future and the importance of upholding the ideal of international justice.
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