Who are the Africans held by the ICC?

As US sanctions threaten the International Criminal Court, what could they mean for the African nationals detained in The Hague? Who are they, and what are they accused or convicted of?

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At the detention centre in Scheveningen, several African men are being held in connection with cases involving international crimes. Some have been convicted and are serving sentences; others are still facing proceedings. US pressure on the ICC raises questions about the Court’s ability to deliver justice. While sanctions do not mean the Court will collapse or detainees will be released, they could make its work more difficult and delay justice for victims.

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