Targeted by Trump, ICC wins top EU rights prize
STRASBOURG: Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was on Thursday awarded the European Union’s top rights prize, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Donald Trump.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) was awarded the European Union's top human rights prize on Thursday, in a gesture of support that could strain relations with US President Donald Trump. Facing US sanctions, the ICC received the prestigious Sakharov Prize from the European Parliament, acknowledging its crucial role in upholding international law and justice.
European Parliament chief Roberta Metsola emphasized the significance of the award, stating that the EU is committed to multilateralism and international institutions. The ICC, which investigates war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, praised the European Parliament's recognition amid its own challenges. US sanctions, set to take effect in six months, aim to cripple the court's operations.
Trump's administration has vowed to dismantle the court completely, infuriated by arrest warrants issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The EU remains steadfast in its backing of the ICC, ready to take necessary measures to ensure its continued functioning.
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