Washington war hawk said that action had to be taken because any investigation into alleged war crimes and torture committed by United States would be threat to US rule of law. ... Pompeo stated that the action was intended to get the court to drop the investigation, and that..…
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Washington was prepared to take further steps, including economic sanctions, if the war crimes court goes ahead with any probes of US or allied personnel. . ..…
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during a news conference at the State Department, Friday, March 15, 2019 in Washington. ..…
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at the State Department on March 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will revoke or deny visas to International Criminal Court personnel who attempt to investigate or prosecute alleged abuses committed by U.S. forces..…
Maldivian government is distancing from China and strengthening its political and military connections with Washington.. As well as Pompeo, Shahid met with Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia Alice Wells and Under Secretary for Political Affairs David Hale,..…
Washington took the first step on Friday with Pompeo's announcement. . 'I'm announcing a policy of U.S. visa restrictions on those individuals directly responsible for any ICC investigation of U.S. personnel,' Pompeo told a news conference in Washington. . ..…
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