Dozens of countries reject Trump administration sanctions on ICC

LONDON – Dozens of countries, including Canada, Germany and France, said Friday that President Donald Trump’s decision to approve the International Criminal Court will “end the international rule of international law.”

Following a joint statement from 79 countries, Trump has revealed a few hours after signing an executive order to slap financial sanctions and visa restrictions against the ICC staff and his family members, and alleged that The court has wrongly targeted the United States and Israel.

79 countries, including South Africa and Mexico, said, “Such measures increase the risk of immunity for serious crimes and threaten to abolish the international rule of law, which promotes global discipline and security. It is very important to give. ” “Moreover, restrictions can endanger the privacy of sensitive information and the safety of those involved, including victims, witnesses and judicial officials, many of which are our citizens.”

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