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Thursday, October 22, 2026

International Criminal Court Awarded EU's Sakharov Prize

The European Union has honored the International Criminal Court with its prestigious Sakharov Prize for Human Rights.

World • 2 hours ago
International Criminal Court Awarded EU's Sakharov Prize

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been named the recipient of the European Union's highest human rights honor, the Sakharov Prize.

The prize recognizes individuals and groups who defend human rights and fundamental freedoms. The ICC, based in The Hague, Netherlands, works to prosecute and deter genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

This award highlights the EU's commitment to international justice and accountability for the most serious global crimes.


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