International Criminal Court wins Sakharov Prize from the European Parliament

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been awarded the Sakharov Prize by the European Parliament, recognizing its role in international justice amidst pressures from the U.S. The Parliament emphasized the ICC's crucial work in investigating and prosecuting serious crimes like genocide and war crimes. Concerns were raised about increasing sanctions against the ICC, which the Parliament views as threats to international justice. The U.S. has been actively campaigning against the ICC, imposing sanctions on its officials and restricting its financial operations. The award ceremony is scheduled for December 16 in Strasbourg, with the Sakharov Prize being the EU's highest human rights award.