Gambia says US sanctions are weakening International Criminal Court
Germany, France, the UK and Canada are among countries that have condemned the US move
07 September 2020 - 23:08
Banjul — US sanctions against top officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are hindering its ability to seek justice for victims of some of the world’s most serious crimes, the home of the court’s chief prosecutor said in a statement.
Fatou Bensouda’s native Gambia urged the US to reverse sanctions on her and her top aide, Phakiso Mochochoko, announced on September 2 because of the court’s decision in 2019 to reopen an investigation into allegations that American military and intelligence officials tortured detainees in Afghanistan...
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