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International Criminal Court prosecutor Khan first to be hit by U.S. sanctions, sources say

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Posted on February 7, 2025

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The image depicts Karim Khan, the ICC Prosecutor, who is facing unprecedented U.S. sanctions. This action is linked to his investigations into potential war crimes involving U.S. citizens and allies, highlighting tensions between the U.S. and the International Criminal Court.
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By Stephanie van den Berg THE HAGUE - International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan is the first person to be hit with economic and travel sanctions authorized by U.S. President Donald Trump to

US Sanctions ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Over War Crimes Probe

By Stephanie van den Berg

THE HAGUE - International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan is the first person to be hit with economic and travel sanctions authorized by U.S. President Donald Trump to target the war crimes tribunal over investigations of U.S. citizens or U.S. allies, two sources briefed on the matter told Reuters on Friday.

Khan, who is British, was named on Friday in an annex - not yet made public - to an executive order signed by Trump a day earlier, a senior ICC official and another source, both briefed by U.S. government officials, told Reuters. They spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a confidential matter.

(Reporting by Stephanie van den Berg and Anthony Deutsch, Editing by Rosalba O'Brien)

Key Takeaways

  • Karim Khan is the first ICC prosecutor sanctioned by the US.
  • Sanctions include economic and travel restrictions.
  • Sanctions authorized by an executive order from President Trump.
  • The sanctions relate to ICC investigations of US citizens.
  • Details were confirmed by two anonymous sources.

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What is the main topic?
The article discusses US sanctions on ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan, authorized by President Trump, related to war crimes investigations.
Why was Karim Khan sanctioned?
Khan was sanctioned due to ICC investigations into war crimes involving US citizens or allies, as per Trump's executive order.
Who authorized the sanctions?
The sanctions were authorized by US President Donald Trump through an executive order.

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