Netherlands

US Pressures NATO Allies to Abandon the International Criminal Court

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Image showing US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker pictured with the International Criminal Court building amid US pressure on NATO allies over the ICC.

US Pressures NATO Allies to Abandon the International Criminal Court The United States has urged its NATO allies to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and end their support for the tribunal. US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker reportedly raised the demand during a closed-door meeting in Brussels. Ambassadors from all 32 NATO member … Read more

Netherlands Condemns US Sanctions Against ICC Officials

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Image showing Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen speaking at a podium as Netherlands condemns US sanctions on ICC officials

Netherlands Condemns US Sanctions Against ICC Officials The Netherlands has criticized the latest US sanctions against senior International Criminal Court officials. Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen said international courts must be able to carry out their mandates freely. His remarks followed Washington’s decision to sanction ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. … Read more