国际刑事法院谴责美国发起新一轮制裁

Core Viewpoint - The International Criminal Court (ICC) condemns the new round of sanctions imposed by the United States, asserting that such actions openly attack the independence of judicial institutions and undermine the rule of law [1]. Group 1: ICC's Response to Sanctions - The ICC issued a statement on December 18, condemning the U.S. sanctions against two of its judges, bringing the total number of ICC officials sanctioned by the U.S. to 11 [1]. - The ICC emphasizes that the sanctions are a blatant attack on an independent and impartial judicial body, jeopardizing the international legal order [1]. - The ICC reaffirms its commitment to support its staff and victims of atrocities, maintaining its independence and adherence to the Rome Statute [1]. Group 2: Background on ICC and U.S. Sanctions - The ICC was established in July 2002 under the Rome Statute, with jurisdiction over crimes such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and aggression [1]. - The U.S. and Israel do not recognize the ICC's jurisdiction, and previous sanctions were initiated by the Trump administration against ICC officials, including Prosecutor Karim Khan [2]. - The U.S. has imposed multiple rounds of sanctions, totaling six judges and two deputy prosecutors targeted [2].