
Osvaldo Zavala Giler
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The US sanctions against the Int'l Criminal Court are deeply regrettable and seriously impact the Court’s indispensable work to end impunity for the most serious international crimes. Sweden has been a steadfast supporter of the ICC since its inception and continues to support its


I strongly condemn the United States' decision to impose sanctions on judges of the Int'l Criminal Court – including Slovenian judge Beti Hohler. This move is deeply troubling and unacceptable. No country should threaten or punish those who serve international justice and the rule of

The EU strongly supports the International Criminal Court, a cornerstone of international justice. The Int'l Criminal Court does not stand against nations—it stands against impunity. We must protect its independence and integrity. The rule of law must prevail over the rule of power.

We deeply regret the new sanctions imposed by the US against four judges of the Int'l Criminal Court. The work of the Int'l Criminal Court in fighting impunity for international crimes must not be undermined. Austria will continue to protect its independence & impartiality.

#USA: Volker Türk says profoundly disturbed by decision of US Govt to sanction Int'l Criminal Court judges who had been part of rulings on situations in Afghanistan & State of Palestine.

The Commission fully supports the Int'l Criminal Court & its officials. The ICC holds perpetrators of the world’s gravest crimes to account & gives victims a voice. It must be free to act without pressure. We will always stand for global justice & the respect of international law.

🆕 International Criminal Court : Chair DROI Committee Press Mounir Satouri 🌍 declares: "The ICC is under unprecedented attack. US sanctions targeting 4 ICC judges, including an EU citizen, threaten the Court’s independence, the rule of law, and international justice itself. " (1/2)

The Int'l Criminal Court upholds justice in the face of the most serious crimes. It must remain free from pressure and true to its principles. We will always support its vital work and protect its independence.


The Int'l Criminal Court tirelessly defends a lawful, rules-based global order, upholding fairness & justice. Its work must remain independent & free from pressure. 🇪🇪 stands firmly with the ICC & its officials. International law is the foundation of global stability.

Belgium stands firmly in support of the Int'l Criminal Court (ICC). In light of recent US sanctions targeting the ICC, Belgium, together with Slovenia, will call for the European Union’s blocking statute to be invoked. While this would be the first time the blocking statute is


🇨🇭 deeply regrets the new US sanctions against 4 judges of the Int'l Criminal Court. We reject all measures aimed at undermining the independence of the judiciary and the fight against impunity for the most gravest international crimes. 🇨🇭 stands firmly behind the Court.



Denmark 🇩🇰 remains a firm supporter of the ICC and the Court’s important work to end impunity for the most serious international crimes. The independence of judges is essential for any court, and the sanctions against judges of the Int'l Criminal Court are therefore deeply regrettable




Spoke with the Int'l Criminal Court President, Judge Tomoko Akane. I underlined that we disapprove of the new US sanctions against four ICC judges. I also emphasised that the Netherlands takes its responsibility as Host State seriously and that we stand firmly behind the Court. 1/2
