{
  "id": 13166747,
  "title": "UN condemns newly announced US sanctions against ICC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/un-condemns-newly-announced-us-sanctions-against-icc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T17:10:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/un-condemns-newly-announced-us-sanctions-against-icc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the United States' recent sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), describing them as a serious threat to the court's ability to deliver justice. Guterres emphasized that the decision undermines international criminal justice and called upon all states to uphold their commitments under international law and support efforts to ensure accountability for the worst human rights violations. The UN's Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, urged nations to protect the court from these retaliatory measures. Furthermore, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk expressed deep concern, calling the sanctions \"unacceptable\" and urging immediate steps to safeguard the ICC. The sanctions, which mark the latest in a series of retaliatory actions against the court and its personnel, aim to hinder its operations. In response to the situation, EU nations, including the Netherlands, pledged to take measures to ensure the ICC's continued functioning. Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and EU Council President Antonio Costa expressed confidence that time remains to engage in talks with the US during the six-month pre-sanctions period.",
  "summary": "He called the decision a serious blow to international criminal justice.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "UN chief condemns US sanctions on ICC as international backlash grows",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/un-chief-condemns-us-sanctions-on-icc-as-international-backlash-grows",
        "published": "2026-10-09T17:49:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}