In an interview aired on CNN International’s “Amanpour” Monday edition, Karim Khan, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), announced the end of U.S. support for the ICC and sanctions against court officials and officials. , in response to threats from some Senate Republicans to ban them and their staff from entering the country. A family from the United States said, “If you criticize Israel, [are] But “I think the good news is we’ve had a very positive engagement with the Biden administration in the United States over the past two-and-a-half years.”
“Recently, when information came out that this might happen at some point, U.S. senators and U.S. congressmen, most of whom are Republicans, said, I wrote you a letter Signed by Sen[s]. Tom Cotton (R-AR), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Marco Rubio (R-FL), etc. This is, “Target Israel, and we will target you. If you proceed with the measures outlined in the report, we will end all American support for the ICC, sanction your employees and associates, and ban you and your family from entering the United States. You have been warned.’ Is that a threat?”
Khan replied: “I think that’s the simple meaning in English. But there [are] There are hotheads everywhere [are] People who are mature politicians, politicians, and leaders. Some people are loyal to something greater than themselves, whether it’s the Constitution, but ultimately it’s the rule of law. I think the good news is that over the past two and a half years we’ve had a very positive relationship with the Biden administration in the United States. ”
He added: “Whether it’s Ukraine or Darfur, we’re dealing with different situations. We are against bullying. It’s about individual rights, it’s about dignity, it’s about protecting babies. These are fundamental American values and should garner bipartisan support. Now, of course, this situation unfortunately sits on the San Andreas fault line of international politics and strategic interests. And, of course, I’ve had some elected leaders speak to me very openly that this court was built for Africa and for thugs like Putin. , one senior leader told me. We don’t think so. This court is a sad indictment of humanity. This court is a law against power and violence. It should be a victory. Grab what you can, get what you want, do what you want. And we’re just going to do that – we’re going to be deterred by threats and other activities. No, because ultimately we must fulfill our responsibilities as prosecutors, as men and women in the workplace, as judges, as registries to something greater than ourselves, which is fidelity to justice. And we’re not going to be swayed by different kinds of threats, some of which may be public, some of which may not be.”
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