UN Rapporteur Calls on US to Remove Sanctions on ICC Officials

The UN special rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Margaret Satterthwaite, has called on the US to withdraw sanctions against judges and prosecutors of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and repeal Executive Order 14203, following new sanctions that have now targeted 10 ICC officials. She emphasized that these sanctions undermine justice and threaten accountability for international crimes. Satterthwaite expressed concern for the chilling effect on victims and NGOs, urging the international community to protect judicial independence. She communicated her concerns to US authorities, advocating for the unhindered functioning of justice personnel.

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