International Criminal Court Wins European Union Human Rights Prize

The European Union has awarded its top human rights honor to the International Criminal Court.

The European Union has awarded its highest human rights distinction to the International Criminal Court. Lawmakers selected the tribunal following recent punitive measures enacted by the American administration. The recognition underscores the global defense of fundamental freedoms by the tribunal.

• The awardThe European Parliament presented the annual Sakharov Prize to the global tribunal in Brussels.
• The contextLawmakers nominated the court weeks after the White House introduced strict sanctions against its officials.

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