The Latest Breaking News from International Criminal Court

US sanctions International Criminal Court chief Tomoko Akane of Japan

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions against International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan as part of its campaign against the body that it accuses of being "politicized."

Bangkok Post · Aug 18

Netanyahu puts NYC mayor Mamdani alongside Iran’s Ayatollah on enemies poster

‘Don’t let them win’ read the campaign message, showing the New York mayor alongside Hezbollah and Iranian leaders

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions

The lawsuit is the latest example of organizations pushing back on what they call the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine international law

The Independent UK · Aug 11

ICC War Crimes Dispute: White House Official Reportedly Calls International Criminal Court 'Insane'

The Trump administration's aggressive stance against the International Criminal Court raises questions about fears of prosecution and its impact on global human rights enforcement.

International Business Times UK · Aug 1

Rubio Vows To Bring Icc 'To Heel' as Trump Concedes Same Prosecution and Arrest 'Could Happen' to Him

The US is challenging the International Criminal Court's legitimacy, aiming to protect allies like Netanyahu. Trump acknowledges potential personal implications, highlighting the campaign's controversial nature.

International Business Times UK · Aug 1

Netanyahu says Israel has ‘special forces’ ready if he is arrested abroad after Mamdani threat

Netanyahu said he would press ahead with a trip to New York after the city’s mayor urged the US government to arrest him for suspected war crimes

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Chad to withdraw from International Criminal Court

In tonight's edition: Chad is pulling out of the International Criminal Court, accusing it of bias against Africa. Also, in Madagascar, nearly 200 people have been reported missing this year. Finally, centuries-old medinas in the Comoros have gained UNESCO World Heritage status.

France 24 · Jul 28

Canada backs the International Criminal Court — but U.S. threats require a delicate balancing act

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand recently said, on the eve of International Justice Day, that Canada will continue to support the International Criminal Court (ICC).

The Conversation · Jul 28

Chad becomes fifth nation to quit ICC amid US pressure campaign

Chad has become the fifth country to begin a formal withdrawal process from the International Criminal Court in recent months, following Venezuela, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 28

Benjamin Netanyahu flies to US through European airspace despite ICC arrest warrant

ISRAELI prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has flown to the US with several European countries ignoring the International Criminal Court's (ICC)…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28