{
  "id": 13138495,
  "title": "US slaps sanctions on ICC, hours after ex-judge wins Nobel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/us-slaps-sanctions-on-icc-hours-after-ex-judge-wins-nobel",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T14:51:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3370403/us-slaps-sanctions-icc-hours-after-ex-judge-wins-nobel"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, the United States government imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), hours after the court's former judge, Navi Pillay, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This move has put the US on a collision course with European allies. The ICC's deputy prosecutor, Nazhat Shameem Khan, condemned the sanctions and stated they would not stop the tribunal's work. The Trump administration has consistently been critical of the ICC, previously sanctioning its prosecutors and judges. However, this latest move would go further, potentially penalizing companies that provide services to the court itself. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Trump would never allow the ICC to prosecute Americans, leading to the ban of transactions with the ICC and the cutting off of its resources. Khan emphasized that the sanctions aim to undermine the rule of law internationally and the work of an independent judicial institution. Washington has been angered by ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and by past investigations into US soldiers in Afghanistan. The ICC, founded in 2002, has 125 member states, including all EU countries and NATO members, except the US and Turkey. It has received strong support from some US allies. The prize committee cited Navi Pillay for her work in international criminal justice, noting that a judicial system holding war criminals accountable is crucial for a peaceful world. Rubio explained that the sanctions were designed to give the court and its member states a chance to address US concerns, promising a set of licenses to protect American interests. The US has historically imposed targeted sanctions on ICC officials during Trump's first term, which were lifted under Biden. The administration announced the new sanctions shortly after returning to power in January 2025. The ICC's officials had anticipated such sanctions, transitioning to open-source software and adjusting banking and health insurance arrangements. The ICC's registrar urged the EU to prepare for extraterritorial sanctions, while Rubio urged allies to support the US in restraining the court. He stated that if efforts to resolve the issue fail, the US will continue to adjust accordingly.",
  "summary": "The US has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court. The move comes hours after a former ICC judge, Navanethem Pillay, won the Nobel Peace Prize. The sanctions target the court as an institution, following previous sanctions on many of its judges and top prosecutors.\n\nThe US action is in response to the ICC's 2024 arrest warrants for Israeli leaders. According to Middle East Eye, the restrictions could prevent the court from conducting transactions in US dollars, potentially crippling its operations. However, ICC officials said they have alternative arrangements in place to withstand the impact.\n\nThe Trump administration has been critical of the ICC, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating that President Trump will not allow the court to prosecute Americans. The ICC's deputy prosecutor, Nazhat Shameem Khan, condemned the sanctions, saying they would not halt the tribunal's work.",
  "key_points": [
    "US sanctions ICC hours after Nobel win for former judge Navi Pillay",
    "ICC deputy prosecutor condemns sanctions, vows to continue work",
    "Trump administration aims to limit ICC's prosecution of Americans"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "US sanctions ICC hours after former judge wins Nobel Peace Prize",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/us-sanctions-icc-hours-after-former-judge-wins-nobel-peace-prize",
        "published": "2026-10-09T14:59:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "\"Rogue\": US Sanctions World Court Hours After Ex-Judge Wins Peace Nobel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/rogue-us-sanctions-world-court-hours-after-ex-judge-wins-peace-nobel",
        "published": "2026-10-09T15:14:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "US sanctions ICC hours after Nobel Peace Prize awarded to former judge",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/us-sanctions-icc-hours-after-nobel-peace-prize-awarded-to-former-judge",
        "published": "2026-10-09T15:48:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}