The International Criminal Court pursued by Trump wins the Sakharov Prize

The European Parliament awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to the International Criminal Court (ICC), recognizing its role in international justice amid challenges from the Trump administration. This award follows the recent Nobel Peace Prize given to former ICC judge Navi Pillay. The ICC faces unprecedented sanctions from the U.S., which has labeled its judges as threats to U.S. sovereignty due to investigations into American actions in Afghanistan. The European Union reaffirms its support for the ICC, emphasizing the importance of independent judicial institutions in maintaining global justice and peace. The Sakharov Prize, worth €50,000, honors significant contributions to freedom of conscience and has previously recognized figures like Nelson Mandela and Malala Yousafzai.