The United Nations has affirmed the International Criminal Court as essential for pursuing accountability in serious crimes, even as the United States moves to restrict the tribunal.
UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric stated that the ICC remains a critical cog in the international justice system despite its separation from the UN. He noted that the court receives support from many member states and contributes to accountability for grave offenses.
This position comes after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans for a government-wide effort to limit the ICC's operations. The United States has accused the court of targeting American interests through legal mechanisms.
The Philippines, which withdrew from the ICC in 2018, continues to enforce arrest warrants under domestic law. Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in March 2025 and is awaiting trial in The Hague. An arrest warrant for Senator Ronald dela Rosa was issued in May this year.
