Ireland will stand with 76 other countries in denouncing US President Donald Trump's decision to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The move follows President Trump's executive order targeting the ICC for investigations deemed 'illegitimate and baseless' by the US administration. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has voiced his opposition to the sanctions, emphasizing Ireland's strong support for international law and the ICC's work.
Ireland is set to join 76 other nations in condemning US President Donald Trump 's decision to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court ( ICC ). This comes after President Trump signed an executive order targeting the ICC for what he called 'illegitimate and baseless' investigations into the US and Israel . The court recently issued an arrest warrant for Israel i Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu .
Reports indicate that Ireland intends to issue a joint statement on Friday afternoon with the 76 other countries, expressing their disapproval of President Trump's actions. Tánaiste Simon Harris, who also holds the position of Foreign Affairs Minister, is deeply concerned by this overnight development and has agreed to support the unprecedented statement. According to sources, the ICC employs approximately 12 Irish citizens.The ICC has condemned the sanctions imposed by the US and urged its 125 member states to stand in support of its staff. Taoiseach Micheál Martin, speaking in Cork on Friday morning, expressed his disagreement with President Trump's sanctions. He stated, 'Ireland has been a strong supporter of the International Court system and international humanitarian law. 'I’ve met Karim Khan (Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court). I don't believe he has any agenda against Israel or against the US. 'It's a serious decision and I would ask that the decision be rescinded and withdrawn because we do need international rule of law. 'There are challenges, there are disputes, that I acknowledge. 'But I believe that the people working in the ICC don't have, are not, are acting in good faith, and don't have any agenda against any particular country.
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