European Union regretted US sanctions against TPI judges and obvious support for the body
AdvertisementThe European Union has strongly lamented that the US allowed four judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Slovenian Box Hohler, including a citizen of a block The cavity further deepens among the Atlantic allies.
The sanctions aimed at the citizens of Benim, Uganda and Peru were announced on Thursday by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, based on the decision. Inquiry into unfounded and politicalized In the war crimes court allegedly committed by Israel in US forces and Gaza Stories in Afghanistan.
The second investigation led to the provision of capture warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Nadayanhu and former Defense Minister Yo Galland. Judge Hohler spoke in support of such orders.
As a result ActivitiesFour judges cannot access their property and assets on American soil, and will be prevented from transactions with American companies. The obstacles are running Hazardous risk The ability to do their daily work.
“We appeal to our allies to join us against this shameful attack,” Rubio said.
Appeal for creating opposite reaction to those desired: Strong support for the hack -based court and seriously rejecting sanctions.
“TBI blames the criminals worldwide and gives voice to the victims. It must be free to act without pressure,” said Ursula Van Ter Lainin, Chairman of the European Commission.
“We will always protect the global justice and respect for international law.”
Antonio Costa, president of the European Council, revealed a similar message.
“European Union firmly supports the International Criminal Court, A source of international justice ”Costa wrote on social networks.
TPI “does not oppose countries – to resist punishment. We must protect its freedom and integrity.
The Netherlands, the host of the ICC, expressed a strong confidence and emphasized it The work of the court should be “as free” as possible.
“The Netherlands denies new sanctions against the employees of the International Criminal Court,” said Dutch Foreign Minister Kaspar Weldkamp.
“Independent International Courts can do their job without obstacles. We firmly support the court.”
Extroverting effects
The Slovenian government rejected the classification of “external stresses on judicial institutions” Said thatJudge Better Hohler will “provide all the necessary support For the effectiveness of your decree in the current situation. “
The country appealed to Brussels to implement the so-called so-called SO Prevention.
The law was introduced as a reaction Washington imposed sanctions in 1996 against Cuba, Iran and Libya, He had a chain effect on European operators who had proper trade ties with three countries, especially Cuba.
When Donald Trump’s first administration withdrew from the nuclear deal with Iran, it was reintroduced and reinstated the previously raised sanctions, and returned to Ribalda in 2018 when he was reinstalling the economic sanctions that threatened to punish businesses with Tehran, regardless of geographical location or property.
Although Brussels sought to alleviate the negative impact of these secondary sanctions, many European companies voluntarily cut off ties with Iran in fear of losing access to the most profitable US market based on dollar.
A Commission spokesman said the manager would do “Follow the impacts closer before deciding any next steps”, The implementation of the volume, which depends on the uniqueness of the group, but depends on a qualified majority between the organ states. “We have to take a step at a time,” the spokesman said.
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“Pouring out those who work for responsibility will not contribute to the help of the civilians in the conflict. It only encourages those who believe that they can act without punishment ”He said.
“These sanctions are addressed not only to those who have been appointed, but all those who support the court, including the citizens and businesses of the state parties. They are run against innocent victims in all kinds of circumstances before the court.”
1998 America did not sign the Rome Act, They had long been tense relationships with the ICC, Suspicious confrontation is his ability to investigate citizens around the world. Warrant to capture Netanyahu with two -party sentence in Washington Promoted a new attack By the Trump administration.
Earlier this year, the Hungary was openly challenged to the DPI, ignoring the warrant and inviting Netanyaku to visit Budapest. Then, Hungary Have been notified His aim of withdrawal from the Rome law became the first integrated state to do so.
