ICC says US sanctions 'flagrant attack' on court independence
Summary
The International Criminal Court (ICC) criticized the United States for imposing sanctions on the ICC President Tomoko Akane and a trial lawyer, calling it a direct attack on the court's independence. The US said it targeted the ICC because it believes the court is corrupt and politically biased, while the European Union expressed strong support for the ICC's leadership.Key Facts
- The US imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane of Japan and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye of Senegal.
- The US claims the ICC is corrupt and politically biased.
- The ICC called the sanctions a "flagrant attack" on its independence.
- The European Union publicly supported Akane and other ICC officials.
- The sanctions are part of a larger US campaign against the ICC.
- Tomoko Akane is the current president of the International Criminal Court.
- The ICC is an international court that tries serious crimes like war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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