International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda will no longer have entry to United States of America, it has now emerged after prolonged battle with Washington DC.
State department on Thursday revoked Bensouda's entry visa over her plans to investigate possible crimes against humanity committed by US forces in Afghanistan.
The US invaded Kabul in 2003 under the leadership of George Bush, the predecessor of Barack Obama but the forces are yet to withdraw fully even after Congress passed such resolutions.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said: "If you're responsible for the proposed ICC investigation of US personnel in connection with the situation in Afghanistan, you should not assume that you will still have or get a visa, or that you will be permitted to enter the United States.
"We're prepared to take additional steps, including economic sanctions if the ICC does not change its course," he added.
Mrs Bensouda however, insists that she will perform her duties without a fear or favour, adding that all countries are subject to ICC investigations in crime related activities.
ICC was formed in 2002 following a UN treaty and so far, 123 countries are members. US is not a member although it funds the court. Most African countries are members.
In 2015, African countries through AU started a spirited fight to withdraw from ICC following the cases that were facing President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputydad William Ruto over crimes against humanity.
But the two were cleared after Bensouda opted to withdraw charges due to lack of evidence. She accused the duo of mutilating evidence through witness manipulation and intimidations.