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Trump Sanctions ICC Prosecutor Over Investigations Into U.S. and Allies

Karim Khan, the ICC's chief prosecutor, faces U.S. sanctions targeting his travel and assets after the court issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and others.

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International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan attends an interview with Reuters in The Hague, Netherlands January 16, 2025. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo
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Overview

  • U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan, barring him and his family from entering the U.S. and freezing any U.S.-based assets.
  • The sanctions are a response to ICC investigations into alleged war crimes involving U.S. citizens and allies, including Israel and Afghanistan-related cases.
  • The ICC recently issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials, as well as a Hamas commander, over alleged war crimes in Gaza.
  • Seventy-nine ICC member states, including the UK, Germany, and France, condemned the sanctions, emphasizing their support for the court's independence and impartiality.
  • The ICC has vowed to continue its work, stating that these measures undermine international justice and the rights of victims seeking accountability.