The European Parliament selected the International Criminal Court as the 2026 Sakharov Prize laureate, the European Union’s top human rights honor. The award recognizes the court amid U.S. sanctions and is a show of support as the Trump administration moves to thwart its work.
WHO:The European Parliament
WHAT:Selected the International Criminal Court as the 2026 Sakharov Prize laureate.
WHEN:Oct 22, 2026
WHERE:Brussels, Belgium
WHY:The award recognizes the court’s commitment to justice amid political challenges and U.S. sanctions.
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