US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condemns as 'assault on rule of law'
Several member states of the international tribunal, including the UK, say they "strongly disagree" with the sanctions.
According to BBC News, several member states of the international tribunal, including the UK, say they "strongly disagree" with the sanctions.
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