Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay strongly condemned Donald Trump’s sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday, labeling them as “illegal.” Pillay asserted that the US president requires education regarding international law. The criticism centers on the United States’ response to the ICC’s investigation into potential war crimes committed in Afghanistan. The sanctions target ICC personnel, restricting their travel and assets. Pillay’s statement underscores concerns about the implications of these measures for the ICC’s independence and its ability to pursue accountability for grave international crimes. She argued against applying double standards in the enforcement of international law, specifically referencing the ICC’s investigations.