Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay has called US sanctions on the International Criminal Court "unacceptable," adding her voice to growing international criticism of the measures. Ukraine has also thrown its weight behind the court following the US action.
In Canada, jurists are urging the government to intervene as the Trump administration works to undermine the ICC. Japan's Motegi separately discussed the court with US Secretary of State Rubio, pointing to wider diplomatic concern over Washington's pressure on the tribunal.