ICC vies for Sakharov Prize amid US pressures
The International Criminal Court has been nominated for the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, a move considered as European support for international judicial institutions amidst pressure and sanctions imposed by the United States on them. This nomination comes against the backdrop of direct threats from the American administration, which seeks to undermine the court's influence due to its prosecution of Israeli occupation leaders, including issuing arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials. The nomination also includes figures such as Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu and the Iranian sisters Taran and Romena Rahimi, sending a message of support for those advocating for civil liberties and political rights, while emphasizing the importance of protecting democratic values and the international legal system. The winner of the award will be announced later this week, with a formal ceremony scheduled for December, at a time when the court is seen as a symbol of political and legal confrontation with forces calling to limit its work.
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