ICC President Akane vows to resist US sanctions after Washington blacklists her
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International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane said she will resist US pressure after Washington imposed personal sanctions on her and other court officials. Akane called the sanctions baseless and urged ICC member states, including Japan, to support the court. The US State Department announced sanctions against Akane and senior prosecutor Abdoulaye Seye.
Key Facts
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior prosecutor Abdoulaye Seye.
- Akane said the US has no grounds for sanctions against her and called on ICC member states, including Japan, to support the court.
- Japan expressed deep regret over the US decision to sanction Akane.
- The ICC said the US sanctions undermine the rule of law and threaten the international legal order.
US Sanctions
The US State Department announced sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior prosecutor Abdoulaye Seye. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued the statement detailing the sanctions. The sanctions target individuals involved in ICC investigations that Washington opposes.
Akane's Response
Akane said the US has no grounds for sanctions against her. She called on ICC member states, including Japan, to support the court. Akane added that the ICC must not be disbanded.
International Reaction
Japan expressed deep regret over the US decision to sanction Akane. The ICC said the US sanctions undermine the rule of law and threaten the international legal order.
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ICC President Akane vows to resist US sanctions after Washington blacklists her
