Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay has strongly criticized US sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court (ICC). Pillay described the sanctions as “totally unfair”, expressing deep concern over the impact on the ICC’s ability to investigate and prosecute grave international crimes. The sanctions target individuals associated with the ICC, including its chief prosecutor, hindering their work. Pillay warned that these measures could undermine accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide globally. She emphasized the importance of an independent ICC, free from political interference, to ensure justice for victims of atrocities. The condemnation underscores growing international concern regarding the US actions and their potential repercussions for international justice efforts.