The International Criminal Court won the EU's top human rights award.
The court remains under US sanctions even as the EU honors it.
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“‘Built on respect’: EU gives International Criminal Court its top human rights prize as U.S. sanctions threaten to cut it off”
EU awards Sakharov Prize to ICC as U.S. sanctions loom
Key points
- The EU awarded the Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court and staff.
- The prize was announced days after the Trump administration imposed sanctions on the court.
- EU leaders pledged to defend the ICC and consider measures to mitigate sanctions' impact.
- ICC President Tomoko Akane said the prize highlights the court's independence amid challenges.
- The prize recognizes defense of international law and human rights despite political pressure.
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“Targeted by Trump, International Criminal Court wins top EU rights prize”
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The court remains under US sanctions even as the EU honors it.