US Threatens to ‘Dismantle’ ICC as Duterte’s November Trial Looms

US Threatens to ‘Dismantle’ ICC as Duterte’s November Trial Looms

The United States has launched a campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court, just as the court prepares to try former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity in November.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a stepped-up effort to “dismantle” the ICC, the court of last resort for victims of the world’s most serious crimes [199087]. Critics say the US government is trying to hand out “get-out-of-jail-free cards” to whomever it chooses [199087].

Despite the threats, the ICC continues its work. The trial of Duterte, charged with crimes against humanity for his murderous “war on drugs,” is set to begin in November [199087]. Victims’ families and activists gathered outside the ICC in The Hague on February 23 to demand justice [199087].

ICC member countries and UN experts have spoken out against US sanctions, which were originally meant for human rights violators but are now being used against ICC officials [199087]. The court also sent its first case from Libya to trial this week [199087].

On International Justice Day, governments should stand by victims, denounce attacks on the international justice system, support the ICC, and take concrete steps to protect those under attack [199087].

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