US sanctions pressure on ICC's Afghanistan war crimes investigation
Steady: 0 in the last 7 days
Updated oct 29
The latest in this situation
- US sanctions on ICC amid probes into US troops in Afghanistan.
- Trump sanctioned the ICC while the ICC conducted an investigation in Afghanistan.
- US financial institutions are blocking business with the ICC amid sanctions threats.
- Clinton signed a treaty affecting ICC jurisdiction, alongside US sanctions on ICC officials.
- US sanctions now target the entire ICC, which relies heavily on US technology.
How it started
The ICC investigated alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, coinciding with the U.S. government launching a campaign to dismantle the court.
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What happened
The ICC investigated alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, coinciding with the U.S. government launching a campaign to dismantle the court.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.US sanctions on ICC amid probes into US troops in Afghanistan.1 source
- The Trump administration is preparing sanctions against the ICC and seeking a probe drop regarding the situation in Afghanistan.Sub-event
- The ICC ordered a standalone investigation into the Taliban, covering CIA personnel and ANSF war crimes in Afghanistan.Sub-event
ICC investigates war crimes in Afghanistan; US launches campaign to dismantle the court.1 source
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The entities involved
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International Criminal Court
intergovernmental organization and international tribunal
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Afghanistan
country in Central and South Asia
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