International Criminal Court hits back at US for sanctions ‘threats’

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The International Criminal Court hit back at the United States this week for imposing financial and travel sanctions on court officials.

The statement, dated Thursday, said “these attacks constitute an escalation and an unacceptable attempt to interfere with the rule of law and the court’s judicial proceedings.” In addition to the blocking of financial assets within the U.S., the executive order also expanded visa restrictions against court officials and their families.“We will not stand by as our people are threatened by a kangaroo court,” U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.

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