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Italy and seven other countries on Friday voiced unwavering support for the International Criminal Court and expressed regret over newly announced US sanctions against the ICC. (ANSA)

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“We, States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), reiterate our continued and unwavering support for the independence, impartiality, and integrity of the ICC,” said a joint declaration by the foreign ministers of Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

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The eight countries’ statement came after newly announced US sanctions against the ICC.

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“As staunch supporters of the International Criminal Court (ICC), we express our regret and firm opposition to the announcement of sanctions that the United States intends to impose on the Court.” If implemented, “such sanctions would have a significant impact on the Court’s activities, its staff, and their families,” the text continues, with the ministers reaffirming their commitment “to upholding the rules-based international order and promoting accountability.”

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Meanwhile, former ICC judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

Navi Pillay, 85, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday “for her efforts to promote peace and international law”, the Nobel Committee announced.

It came the award hours before the US imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, the Nobel Committee said in ‌its citation that recognising Pillay underlined the importance of maintaining an organised international order.

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