Tanzanian lawyer and opposition politician
The European Parliament has awarded the Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court as the court faces sweeping U.S. financial sanctions announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The prize recognizes the ICC's work while the United States has banned transactions with the court, frozen ICC assets in U.S. jurisdictions and given U.S. companies six months to wind down business.
The Vice-President has announced his resignation, citing a commitment to change as the CCM expels Emmanuel Nchimbi and nominates Deogratius Ndejembi to succeed him. Parliament will review the nomination. The move follows post-election unrest and a crackdown that drew international attention.
The European Parliament has named the International Criminal Court among three Sakharov Prize finalists. The shortlist includes Tanzania’s opposition leader and Iranian activists. The prize recognises defenders of human rights; the award will be announced ahead of December ceremonies amid US sanctions on the ICC.