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Trump authorizes sanctions over ICC Afghanistan war crimes case

11th June, 2020 · admin

Donald Trump

Reuters: President Donald Trump on Thursday issued an executive order authorizing U.S. sanctions against International Criminal Court employees involved in an investigation into whether American forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Andrea Prasow, the Washington director for Human Rights Watch, said the action “demonstrates contempt for the global rule of law” and represents a “blatant attempt at obstruction.” Click here to read more (external link).

Posted in Civilian Injuries and Deaths, Crime and Punishment, Human Rights, US-Afghanistan Relations | Tags: War Crime |
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