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Navi Pillay on the ICC and accusations of bias against Africa

Former ICC judge and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting peace and international law. The South African jurist has spent decades fighting impunity, from apartheid-era abuses to the Rwandan genocide. But the International Criminal Court has faced persistent criticism in Africa, particularly over the perception that it has disproportionately targeted African leaders. FRANCE 24’s Clarisse Fortune spoke to Navi Pillay and asked her whether that criticism is justified.

Nobel laureate Navi Pillay on fighting violence with justice

From the International Criminal Court (ICC) to Africa’s place in the global justice system, the stakes are high. In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay discusses international justice. She says it must not be held hostage to political power, as US President Donald Trump targets the ICC. What does this showdown mean for Africa?

Targeted by Trump, International Criminal Court wins top EU rights prize

Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was on Thursday awarded the European Union's top rights prize, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Donald Trump. "The European Union is built on respect for multilateralism and international institutions, and this prize recognises the important work of the court in upholding international law and justice," said European Parliament chief Roberta Metsola in announcing the award. The ICC thanked the European Parliament for giving it the Sakharov Prize "at a time when the Court and its officials face unprecedented challenges". F

US-sanctioned ICC wins top EU human rights award

The EU has awarded the International Criminal Court its top human rights award.

EU's Sakharov Prize won by the International Criminal Court

The EU has announced the International Criminal Court as the winner of this year's Sakharov Prize. The annual prize is awarded to individuals and organizations for their work in supporting human rights and democracy.

🔴 International Criminal Court wins EU's Sakharov human rights prize

US sanctions on ICC are 'a shock' and 'unacceptable', Nobel peace laureate Navi Pillay says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay described the US sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court (ICC) hours after her award as "a shock" and "unacceptable". The South African judge also defended the UN commission of inquiry she chaired which concluded that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza: "We didn't come to that conclusion lightly." Rejecting claims that the ICC targets Africa, she said "the court is not selective".

Chad’s ICC exit plans raise concerns over Sudan war crimes probes

Last July, Chad announced plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, accusing it of inefficiency and of disproportionately targeting African nations. The decision could complicate future investigations into alleged war crimes linked to the conflict in neighbouring Sudan, particularly as ICC investigators engage with Sudanese refugees sheltering in eastern Chad. Despite the political headwinds, humanitarian organisations remain on the ground, supporting those displaced by the crisis, as FRANCE 24’s Harold Girard reports.

‘Totally unfair’: Navi Pillay slams US sanctions against ICC

Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay has condemned US sanctions against the International Criminal Court.

Why is the Trump administration trying to dismantle the ICC?

The US has imposed sweeping new sanctions on the International Criminal Court.

Why is the US sanctioning the International Criminal Court?

The sanctions targeting the ICC, which prosecutes humanitarian crimes, are the latest move by the US against the court.

'Stain on the country': Trump criticises Norway over Nobel Peace Prize

The US president told a rally he had "never heard of" the winner, former International Criminal Court judge Navi Pillay.

‘An attack against sovereign states’: ICC President slams US sanctions

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has responded to US sanctions imposed to ‘defend sovereignty’.

US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condemns as 'assault on rule of law'

Several member states of the international tribunal, including the UK, say they "strongly disagree" with the sanctions.

International Criminal Court faces 'test of resilience' as US imposes sweeping sanctions

The Trump administration has imposed sweeping new sanctions on the International Criminal Court as part of its campaign to dismantle what it describes as a "rogue" tribunal, threatening to cripple its operations. Following the move, ⁠the European Union said it was "ready to take any necessary measures to enable the court to carry out its work".

‘Rogue court’: US sanctions ICC hours after ex-judge wins Nobel Prize

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court on Friday.

US sanctions International Criminal Court itself in major escalation

Latest action seeks to stem resources to international tribunal Trump administration has vowed to dismantle.

US imposes sanctions aiming to 'dismantle' International Criminal Court

The US has announced new sanctions on the International Criminal Court. It's the latest in a series of steps by the Donald Trump administration as it seeks to "dismantle" the intergovernmental organization.

South Africa lawyer 'Navi' Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to prosecute war crimes, genocide

Navanethem "Navi" Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her work promoting peace and international law.

Rodrigo Duterte ruled fit to stand trial by ICC judges

Judges at the International Criminal Court said Rodrigo Duterte was fit to understand the charges at his trial, which is set to begin in November. His legal team argued that he suffers from cognitive deficiencies.