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US sanctions on ICC cut prosecutor's access to Microsoft services
Original: "When the U.S. government imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) in early 2025, the consequences we
The U.S. government's sanctions on the International Criminal Court in early 2025 had swift, far-reaching effects. The measures cut off the ICC's chief prosecutor's access to Microsoft services, including email, highlighting how deeply dependent international institutions are on American technology firms. Observers say the episode raises questions about digital sovereignty and the vulnerability of global justice bodies to unilateral US pressure.
Why now: The immediate enforcement of US sanctions on the ICC, including cutting off a senior official's Microsoft access, is prompting discussion about the dependence of international institutions on US tech companies.
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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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