The president of the International Criminal Court lashed out at the United States and Russia for interfering with its investigations, calling threats and attacks on the court "appalling".
"The court is being threatened with draconian economic sanctions by another permanent member of the Security Council as if it was a terrorist organisation," Judge Tomoko Akane, in her address to the institution's annual meeting, which opened on Monday.
Akane was referring to remarks made by US Sen. Lindsey Graham, whose Republican party will control both branches of Congress in January, and who called the court a "dangerous joke" and urged Congress to sanction its prosecutor.
"To any ally, Canada, Britain, Germany, France, if you try to help the ICC, we're going to sanction you," Graham said on Fox News.
This marks the first time the global court of justice calls out a sitting leader of a major Western ally.
Bu hikaye The Daily Guardian dergisinin December 03, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye The Daily Guardian dergisinin December 03, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
KARAN AUJLA IN INDIA FOR HIS TOUR: FANS EXCITED
Indo-Canadian singer Karan Aujla arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday, ahead of his India tour.
TAYLOR SWIFT LAUDS BEYONCE'S BILLBOARD HONOUR AS GREATEST POP STAR OF CENTURY
After Beyonce was named the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard, singer and songwriter Taylor Swift showed her support and happiness for the pop icon, reported Page Six.
BRITNEY SPEARS REVEALS MOVING TO MEXICO ON 43RD BIRTHDAY
Pop icon Britney Spears shared on her 43rd birthday that she'd made the decision to move to Mexico to get away from the paparazzi, reported E! News.
RALPH FIENNES SUPPORTS CILLIAN MURPHY AS VOLDEMORT IN HARRY POTTER TV SERIES
Actor and film producer Ralph Fiennes, who played the villain, Voldemort in the Harry Potter film series, talked about the rumours that Cillian Murphy could take over the role in the upcoming TV series based on JK Rowling's novels, reported People.
Ricky Kej meets Emmanuel Macron, highlights India's global rise
Three-time Grammy Award-winning musician Ricky Kej recently met French President Emmanuel Macron at a lunch organised in his honour in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
'The Roshans': Docu-series to showcase legacy of Roshan family
A docu-series titled 'The Roshans' is all set to explore the story of actor Hrithik Roshan, his father Rakesh Roshan, musician uncle Rajesh Roshan and his late grandfather and music maestro Roshan.
KAREENA KAPOOR GEARS UP TO CELEBRATE 100TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF RAJ KAPOOR
Raj Kapoor, one of India's most legendary filmmakers, has left an indelible mark on global cinema.
INDIA VOTES IN FAVOUR OF UNGA RESOLUTION ON PALESTINE
India was among the 157 nations that voted in favour, while eight Member States - Argentina, Hungary, Israel, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea and the United States voted against it.
Oil delivery to Czech Republic from Russia is interrupted
Oil delivery to the Czech Republic from Russia through the Druzhba pipeline has been interrupted, Czech officials said Wednesday.
Trump considers DeSantis for Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure over allegations
The nomination of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon, is under pressure as senators who would need to confirm him weigh a series of allegations that have surfaced against him.
