The US has announced a large-scale campaign against the International Criminal Court
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The US State Department has launched a government-wide campaign against the ICC, which has been labeled a threat to sovereignty. Measures include diplomatic pressure, sanctions, and visa restrictions for court staff.
The U.S. State Department announced the launch of a large-scale campaign aimed at countering the activities of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which Washington has called a threat to American sovereignty. This was stated by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as reported by the State Department, writes UNN.
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According to Rubio, the campaign involves government-wide measures designed to prevent the ICC from prosecuting U.S. military personnel, officials, or any other actions that, in Washington's view, violate U.S. sovereignty. The State Department emphasized that the United States has never recognized the court's jurisdiction over its citizens, and all U.S. presidents since the creation of the ICC have adhered to this position.
As part of the campaign, the U.S. administration plans to intensify diplomatic pressure on countries that are parties to the Rome Statute, calling on them to reconsider their participation in the ICC. Washington also intends to urge states that cooperate with the U.S. in defense and security not to recognize the court's authority over American military personnel and officials.
Among other measures being considered by the State Department are tightening control over states that continue to support the ICC's activities, canceling visas and imposing a ban on entry for court employees, as well as expanding sanctions against the ICC and related organizations. The department stated that it does not rule out any diplomatic tools to implement this campaign.