US Imposes Sanctions on ICC; Court Calls Move Attempt to Obstruct Justice

The United States has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court in The Hague, news agency Reuters reported in an exclusive story. According to the report, the US measure was announced just hours after a former judge at the court was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

In an official response to the move, the International Criminal Court stated that the sanctions constitute an "attempt to obstruct the course of justice," broadcaster Kan 11 reported. Further details regarding the nature, scope, and implementation of the sanctions have not yet been released.