ICC relocates assembly to The Hague
The International Criminal Court is moving its annual assembly from New York to The Hague due to concerns over US visa restrictions. The move follows US sanctions imposed on ICC leadership by the Trump administration.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions between the United States and international judicial bodies regarding sovereignty and accountability.
The International Criminal Court announced on Tuesday that it will relocate this year's annual assembly to The Hague in the Netherlands. The assembly starts at the end of November.
It was originally scheduled to take place in December at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
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