Why is the US sanctioning the International Criminal Court?

The United States has sanctioned the International Criminal Court (ICC), hours after one of its former judges was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in what the Nobel committee said was, in part, a show of support for institutions under attack.South African judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, who is currently a judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), also in The Hague, was announced winner of the prize on Friday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3‘How can you stop these kids?’ Indian capital on lockdown before protestslist 2 of 3Suspect killed after 13 kindergarteners taken hostage, beaten in Brazillist 3 of 3Who is Navi Pillay, winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize?end of listNobel Committee Chairman Jorgen Watne Frydnes said the system of international law was “under tremendous pressure” and its institutions were “under attack”.“In awarding this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee wants to remind the world that the rule of law – national and international – underpins the system we have set up to ensure peace and resolve conflicts non-violently. Peace requires justice,” the committee said.The US move follows sanctions it has already imposed this yea...