US hits International Criminal Court with sanctions
Commentators argue that waiting for dialogue with Washington is pointless and the court needs protection. The Guardian links the sanctions to a deal on fuel with Vladimir Putin.
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What happened
The US has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court. Al Jazeera commentary says hoping for dialogue with Washington is meaningless and that action is needed to protect the court. The Guardian links the sanctions to a fuel deal with Vladimir Putin.
Why it matters
The Guardian says the moves reinforce the president's view that power makes right, which it describes as an attack on legal order.
Coverage
- The Guardian view on the US, Russia and the international criminal court: Trump’s assault on the rule of law intensifies (The Guardian)
- How the ICC can be saved (Al Jazeera)
- US imposes sanctions on international criminal court (The Guardian)
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