EU awards ICC Sakharov Prize amid US sanctions threat
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The International Criminal Court received the European Parliament's top human rights prize on Thursday despite facing US sanctions.
The International Criminal Court was awarded the European Union's Sakharov Prize on Thursday in a move that risks upsetting President Donald Trump, according to France 24 English. [1]
European Parliament chief Roberta Metsola said the prize recognizes the court's work upholding international law and justice, noting the EU is built on respect for multilateralism and international institutions. [1]
The ICC thanked the European Parliament for the award "at a time when the Court and its officials face unprecedented challenges". [1]
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- Targeted by Trump, International Criminal Court wins top EU rights prize
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