The US has sanctioned the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, adding him to a list of individuals barred from doing business with Americans and facing travel restrictions. This move follows President Trump's longstanding criticism of the ICC and his administration's threats of consequences for the court's actions.
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The Hague-based court is tasked with prosecuting war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. The U.S. never has recognized the ICC’s authority, and Trump has criticized the court for years. His first administration. He accused the court of “illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel,” citing the ICC’s arrest warrant forand former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes in Gaza.
Trump’s order foreshadowed “tangible and significant consequences” for those responsible for the court’s “transgressions.” Khan was seen as a likely figure.condemned Trump’s order The court is independent, but the U.N. was instrumental in creating it, and the ICC’s top prosecutor sometimes briefs the U.N. Security Council.
The Trump administration didn’t immediately say whether Khan would be allowed to travel to the U.N. headquarters in New York.allegations that Khan tried to coerce a female aide into a sexual relationship and groped her against her will, according toHussein reports on the U.S. Treasury Department for The Associated Press. She covers tax policy, sanctions and any issue that relates to money.
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