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US sanctions cut ICC prosecutor off from Microsoft services
Original: "When the U.S. government imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) in early 2025, the consequences we
In early 2025 the US government imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, and the consequences took effect almost immediately. The restrictions cut off the ICC's chief prosecutor from Microsoft services, including email, showing how dependent the court is on American technology providers. Discussion is focused on how quickly the sanctions were enforced and what they reveal about the vulnerability of international institutions to US tech infrastructure.
Why now: The concrete impact of US sanctions on the ICC's access to basic digital services highlights the court's dependence on American technology.
International Criminal CourtUnited States governmentMicrosoftICC chief prosecutor
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- "When the U.S. government imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) in early 2025, the consequences were far-reaching yet quickly enforced. The restrictions cut off the ICC chief prosecutor's access to Microsoft services, including email, followed by a… · remixtures@tldr.nettime.org · 54
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