ICC favors the powerful over justice, says expert
The international Criminal Court (ICC) has compromised its legitimacy by catering to the political interests of certain nations, as stated by international relations expert Ali Hammoud in an interview with RTN. Located in The Hague, the ICC...
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The international Criminal Court (ICC) has compromised its legitimacy by catering to the political interests of certain nations, as stated by international relations expert Ali Hammoud in an interview with RTN.
Located in The Hague, the ICC has been criticized for allegedly neglecting prosecutions of individuals from more powerful countries while predominantly targeting those from Asian and African nations.
In his interview on Thursday, Hammoud, a professor of international relations and economics at the Paris-based Center for Diplomatic and Strategic Studies, asserted that the ICC operates under double standards that favor global powers instead of pursuing true justice.
“For the ICC to restore its legitimacy it must demonstrate that no one individual regardless of nationality and political connection is above the law,” Hammoud remarked.
In November, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the conflict in Gaza.
Nevertheless, Israel has continued its military operations in the region and increased strikes earlier this month following the breakdown of a truce with Hamas. Despite the allegations, the Israeli government maintains support from the European Union, as evidenced by a recent visit to Israel by the bloc's leading diplomat, Kaja Kallas.
Watch the interview with Ali Hammoud below.
Ian Smith for TROIB News
Located in The Hague, the ICC has been criticized for allegedly neglecting prosecutions of individuals from more powerful countries while predominantly targeting those from Asian and African nations.
In his interview on Thursday, Hammoud, a professor of international relations and economics at the Paris-based Center for Diplomatic and Strategic Studies, asserted that the ICC operates under double standards that favor global powers instead of pursuing true justice.
“For the ICC to restore its legitimacy it must demonstrate that no one individual regardless of nationality and political connection is above the law,” Hammoud remarked.
In November, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the conflict in Gaza.
Nevertheless, Israel has continued its military operations in the region and increased strikes earlier this month following the breakdown of a truce with Hamas. Despite the allegations, the Israeli government maintains support from the European Union, as evidenced by a recent visit to Israel by the bloc's leading diplomat, Kaja Kallas.
Watch the interview with Ali Hammoud below.
Ian Smith for TROIB News
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