ICC prosecutor says Trump attacks stem from 'misunderstanding'
Interim chief Mame Mandiaye Niang claims US actions against the International Criminal Court result from Washington's incorrect understanding of state sovereignty. Niang noted that several member states remain engaged with officials despite the administration's hostile rhetoric.
The interim chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court stated that recent pressure from the US administration arises from a misunderstanding regarding the court's operations. Mame Mandiaye Niang, who recently assumed his post, told AFP in an exclusive interview that Washington appears to misinterpret the ICC's role. He emphasized that the court has no interest in infringing upon national sovereignty and is not acting as a global police force. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has vowed to dismantle the institution brick by brick. The administration has imposed sanctions on ICC officials following the issuance of an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu. Niang noted there is currently no direct dialogue with Washington, though several member states maintain contact with US officials.
