Key facts
- US sanctions are causing banking difficulties for some ICC staff.
- The ICC is continuing its investigations into the Gaza war and other situations.
- Arrest warrants were unsealed against Taliban members for gender persecution.
- The ICC was awarded the European Parliament's Sakharov prize.
The deputy prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Nazhat Shameem Khan, stated that new US sanctions are beginning to affect ICC staff, particularly with banking issues, but insisted they have not hindered the court's overall work. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions this month, calling the ICC a "rogue court." Khan noted that while some staff face banking problems, potentially due to banks "over-complying" to minimize risk, the court is working to insulate itself and has not reduced its capabilities or output. Investigations, including into the Gaza war, are reportedly making "significant progress." The ICC also recently unsealed arrest warrants against Taliban members for gender persecution. The court has received support, including the European Parliament's Sakharov prize.