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Malta has joined forces with 78 other countries to condemn the sanctions imposed by former US President Donald Trump on the International Criminal Court (ICC). This collective denunciation is a powerful rebuke of Trump’s executive order, which authorized asset freezes and travel bans against ICC officials and their families. The order was a blatant attempt to undermine the ICC’s investigations into war crimes in Afghanistan and Palestine, which could potentially implicate US and Israeli officials.
The European Union and the United Nations have also weighed in, calling for the reversal of Trump’s executive order. The EU has expressed “grave concern” about the measures, which it sees as a threat to the rule of law and the independence of the ICC.¹ The UN has similarly denounced the sanctions, emphasizing the importance of ensuring accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The ICC has been investigating alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Afghanistan, including those involving US armed forces and the CIA. The US has long been opposed to the ICC’s jurisdiction over its citizens, and Trump’s sanctions were seen as a clear attempt to intimidate and undermine the court’s authority.
The global community’s condemnation of Trump’s sanctions is a testament to the widespread support for the ICC and its mission to hold perpetrators of international crimes accountable. As the Biden administration has since revoked the executive order and rescinded the sanctions, the US has taken a crucial step towards re-engaging with the international community and upholding the principles of international justice.
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