He joined other speakers in welcoming the indictment and sentencing of Mr. Al-Rahman, adding: “It sends therefore a powerful message […] to the affected communities and to the international community on what can be achieved on the basis of the referrals and the common action between the Security Council and the [Court].” Turning to the sanctioning of the Court’s senior officials, he reminded the United States of its responsibilities as host country of the United Nations, joining others — including the representatives of the United Kingdom, Panama and Colombia — in voicing regret that the Deputy Prosecutor was prevented from attending the Council meeting in person. The representative of the United States said that while the crisis in Sudan merits the Council’s attention, “it is unfortunate that the [Court’s] Deputy Prosecutor, whom the United States has sanctioned for supporting illegitimate ICC actions, was invited to brief today.” “We will not tolerate a Court that seeks to undermine United States sovereignty,” he said.
Author: United Nations
Published at: 2026-01-19 22:20:28
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