NEW YORK, 12 OCTOBER 2026 (UN NEWS CENTRE) —The United States has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) as an institution, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowing on Friday to “dismantle the ICC, brick by brick” unless it ends what Washington regards as a “threat” to its citizens. The court hit back […]
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Japan condemns U.S sanctions on ICC president as attack on judicial independence
TOKYO, 20 AUGUST 2026 (PACNEWS) — Japan has criticised the United States’ decision to sanction International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane, saying the move is “very unfortunate” and reaffirming its support for the court and the rule of law. In a statement issued by Japan’s Foreign Ministry Press Secretary Toshihiro Kitamura, Japan said Akane […]