Human rights organizations stop cooperation with the ICC after US sanctions

Many organizations have quietly ceased their collaboration with the International Criminal Court (ICC) due to recent U.S. sanctions. The sanctions target former ICC staff and Palestinian groups, leading to a halt in funding from American financiers. Major organizations like Human Rights Watch are affected, as well as European entities that, while not directly under U.S. law, perceive the risks as too high. These organizations provide crucial evidence and expertise to the ICC, with former chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda emphasizing their importance. The number of organizations withdrawing is likely much larger than the twenty identified by Investico, as many NGOs prefer not to publicly confirm their cessation of collaboration.