European Parliament awards Sakharov Prize to ICC

The European Parliament has awarded this year's Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court (ICC). The prize recognises work supporting human rights and democracy. The announcement follows US sanctions imposed on the ICC, which Euronews frames as a context for the Parliament's show of support.

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

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EU Parliament awards Sakharov Prize to ICC in rebuke of US sanctions

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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.

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