Claus Kress calls for international unity in support of the ICC
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Claus Kress, International Criminal Court (ICC)
Nuremberg, Germany
October 2026
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Claus Kress, special adviser to the ICC prosecutor, stated that attempts to undermine the court will fail if core supporters remain united. He urged major countries, including Japan, to support the ICC following U.S. sanctions.
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