António Guterres condemns US sanctions on International Criminal Court
The United Nations pledges continued cooperation under a 2004 General Assembly agreement despite threats to global justice.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned US sanctions against the International Criminal Court as an institution.
The decision marks a serious blow to the collective pursuit of international criminal justice, of which the court is a key pillar.
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Accountability for international crimes and the delivery of justice to victims are central to the global commitment to peace, security, human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Subsequent impact concerns
Guterres expressed deep alarm over the expected impact on the court’s ability to carry out its mandates, including situations referred by the Security Council and states parties to the Rome Statute.
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He reiterated his unwavering support for the independence of the court and its officials, calling on all states to uphold their international law commitments and support accountability efforts for serious international crimes.
The United Nations remains committed to cooperating with the International Criminal Court in accordance with the Relationship Agreement approved by the General Assembly on September 13, 2004.
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