The Guardian
ICC deputy prosecutor says US sanctions have not hindered court’s work
ICC deputy prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan said some staff were experiencing banking difficulties as new US sanctions took effect, but maintained that the court’s work had not been hindered. US secretary of state Marco Rubio announced the measures, criticised the court and threatened to bring it to an end. The ICC is a frequent target of the Trump administration.
What to know
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Nazhat Shameem Khan said sanctions had caused banking difficulties for some staff without hindering the court’s work.
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Marco Rubio criticised the ICC when announcing US sanctions and threatened to bring the court to an end.
Why it matters
The account highlights the effects of US sanctions on ICC staff, while its deputy prosecutor maintains that the court’s work remains unhindered.
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