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SA condemns ICC sanctions as Trump and Israel attack Pillay
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South Africa condemns US sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) following the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to South African jurist Navi Pillay, amid attacks from US and Israeli officials. The US sanctions target the ICC's institutional operations, restricting access to banking and technology, raising concerns about the independence and continued functioning of the court.
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You face a surge of geopolitical pressure as the US targets the ICC with sanctions to limit its reach, undermining global justice institutions. If your startup depends on rule-of-law stability, now is the time to reassess your risk in jurisdictions where international legal processes are contested.
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