ICC President Tomoko Akane Vows to Resist U.S. Sanctions
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Tomoko Akane (ICC President)
The Hague, Netherlands / Washington, USA
August 26, 2026
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ICC President Tomoko Akane announced her intention to resist U.S. sanctions. The U.S. administration has imposed sanctions on ICC judges over investigations into alleged war crimes by U.S. service members. Akane urged member states to support the court and prevent its dismantling.
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