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EU awards top human rights prize to ICC amid US sanctions threat

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The European Union has awarded its prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to the International Criminal Court (ICC). This recognition comes amidst significant challenges faced by the ICC, including threats and potential sanctions from the United States. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola highlighted the award as a testament to the EU's commitment to multilateralism and international law. AI

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EU awards top human rights prize to ICC amid US sanctions threat

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    EU gives top human rights award to ICC after Trump sanctions

    Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was on Thursday awarded the European Union’s top rights prize, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Donald Trump. “The European Union is built on respect for multilateralism and international institutions, and t…

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