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European states, Canada, Japan and UN back ICC against US sanctions

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Briefings

US allies including European states, Canada, and Japan have issued statements urging the International Criminal Court to defend itself against new United States sanctions. This response follows Washington's decision to target the ICC, with the source noting that several allies are calling to 'defend' and 'protect' the body. The evidence indicates a coordinated diplomatic effort to shield the court from potential restrictions, though the specific scope of the new sanctions remains undefined in the provided text.

Key points

• US allies including European states, Canada, and Japan have issued statements urging the International Criminal Court to defend itself against new United States sanctions.
• The source explicitly states that several allies are calling to 'defend' and 'protect' the ICC following Washington's decision to sanction the judiciary body.

Context and limitations

The evidence is limited to a single sentence describing the allies' reaction. Specific details regarding the scope of the new US sanctions, the names of the specific allies beyond the general categories, and the dates of the sanctions are not provided in the source.

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