Guterres: US Sanctions on ICC 'Severe Blow' to International Justice

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday condemned the United States’ decision to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), expressing “deep concern over the anticipated impact” of these measures.

Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Stéphane Dujarric told journalists that “today’s decision deals a severe blow to our joint efforts to achieve international criminal justice, of which the Court is a cornerstone.” He added that “the Secretary-General reaffirms his steadfast support for the independence of the Court and its officials.”