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US sanctions International Criminal Court president and trial lawyer

Low Severity Americas United States
Date Occurred Aug 18, 2026 20:09 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Aug 18, 2026
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The Trump administration has led a campaign to 'dismantle' the court, calling it a threat to national sovereignty.

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  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Aug 18, 2026
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