Tokyo, Aug 26, 2026 (AFP) - ICC head Akane says 'won't give up' despite US sanctions

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2026-08-26

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan said on Wednesday she "won't give up" even if US sanctions against her escalate to target her organisation itself. Washington sanctioned Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye of Senegal last week as part of the Trump administration's campaign against what it calls a "corrupt and fatally politicised" body. Speaking remotely to reporters in Tokyo, Akane said that sanctions against her, fo......

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