{
  "id": 13428860,
  "title": "PS Sing’Oei calls for ICC reforms after US sanctions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/ps-singoei-calls-for-icc-reforms-after-us-sanctions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T14:02:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/ps-singoei-calls-for-icc-reforms-after-us-sanctions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The International Criminal Court (ICC) has faced mounting criticism following the United States' decision to impose sanctions on the institution. Kenya's Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing’Oei, has called for urgent reforms to the court, arguing that it has failed to meet the mandate and expectations for which it was established. Sing’Oei's statement, posted on his X account on October 10, 2026, emphasized that the ICC's shortcomings should be addressed through institutional changes rather than sanctions. He criticized the court for its selective approach to international justice, stating that it deserves serious criticism for failing to live up to its established mandate and being selective in its focus. Kenya, along with other member states, intends to work together to push for reforms at the ICC, rejecting the sanctions imposed by the US. The US administration, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, justified the sanctions as a defense of American sovereignty and to prevent the ICC from exercising jurisdiction over US citizens. Washington has also expressed concern over the court's investigations into alleged crimes involving US personnel in Afghanistan and its issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli leaders. The ICC strongly rejected the US decision, asserting that the sanctions were aimed at obstructing justice and intimidating those who cooperate with the institution. The US Treasury, however, issued general licenses allowing certain transactions involving the ICC to continue for specified purposes. The court remains committed to investigating and prosecuting individuals accused of grave international crimes, calling on its member states to ensure it has the necessary resources to continue its operations.",
  "summary": "Kenya has called for urgent reforms at the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying the institution has failed to meet the mandate and expectations for which it was established following the United States’ decision to impose sanctions on the court. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei said Kenya would work with other member states to push […]",
  "key_points": [
    "US sanctions on ICC criticized by Kenya's Korir Sing’Oei",
    "ICC accused of selective approach to international justice",
    "US defends sanctions as protecting American sovereignty"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}