Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump on Thursday authorized sanctions and additional visa restrictions against International Criminal Court personnel -- the latest attempt by the administration to strong-arm the international body out of an investigation into potential war crimes by US military and intelligence officials. The green light to sanction ICC officials has already drawn concern from international officials and human rights organizations. "I deeply regret measures targeting Court officials, staff and their families," Kwon said. "Countries that support international justice should publicly oppose this blatant attempt at obstruction," Prasow said in a statement. In mid-May, dozens of bipartisan lawmakers from the House and Senate wrote to Pompeo in opposition of the international court's potential probe into Israel.

Source: CNN June 11, 2020 15:00 UTC