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'Of course not': Germany rejects Trump's call for nations to quit ICC

The US does not recognize the ICC and has been increasingly imposing sanctions against the court and its representatives. "It is an expression of the separation of powers, the rule of law and also the enforcement of humanity.

'Of course not': Germany rejects Trump's call for nations to quit ICC
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The US does not recognize the ICC and has been increasingly imposing sanctions against the court and its representatives.

"It is an expression of the separation of powers, the rule of law and also the enforcement of humanity.

Based in The Hague, the ICC has prosecuted the most serious crimes such as genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity since 2002.

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The US does not recognize the ICC and has been increasingly imposing sanctions against the court and its representatives. "It is an expression of the separation of powers, the rule of law and also the enforcement of humanity. Based in The Hague, the ICC has prosecuted the most serious crimes such as genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity since 2002.

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  • The court only intervenes when the states concerned refuse to conduct investigations themselves or are unable to do so.
  • Besides the US, Israel, Russia and Turkey are among the countries that do not recognize the court.

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It is part of the history of our civilization.

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