European Parliament awards Sakharov Prize to International Criminal Court amid US sanctions pressure
The European Parliament has awarded the Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court, giving the Hague-based tribunal a major public show of support at a time of mounting pressure from Washington. The decision was announced in Brussels and comes less than two weeks after US President Donald Trump said he would impose sanctions on the court. It is the latest sign of a widening transatlantic dispute over the ICC's work and its role in international justice.European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said the award recognises the court's work in upholding international law and justice. The ICC said the honour mattered because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 23:59 LONDON
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