US-sanctioned ICC wins Sakharov Prize, EU’s top human rights award

ICC US-sanctioned ICC wins Sakharov Prize, EU’s top human rights award The prize comes less than two weeks after US President Donald Trump announced sanctions against the court. Add Al Jazeera on Google The International Criminal Court has been facing increased pressure from the Trump administration [File: Eva Plevier/Reuters] By AFP and Reuters Published On 22 Oct 2026 22 Oct 2026 The European Union has awarded the International Criminal Court (ICC) its top human rights award, two weeks after US President Donald Trump vowed to dismantle the court through new sanctions .