Amsterdam, Aug. 21 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC), along with France and Belgium, has strongly condemned the US for imposing sanctions on ICC judges and prosecutors, labelling it a "flagrant attack" on the court's judicial independence.

In a statement on Wednesday (local time), the ICC deplored the US sanctions, vowing to continue its mandate undeterred, calling on its 125 member states to provide "firm and consistent support" for its work in delivering justice for victims of international crimes.

"These sanctions are a flagrant attack against the independence of an impartial judicial institution which operates under the mandate from 125 States Parties from all regions. They constitute also an affront against the Court's Stat...