ICC chief urges Japan to counter US pressure on the court
Summary
The head of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Tomoko Akane, asked Japan to resist U.S. pressure urging countries to leave the ICC. She emphasized Japan’s strong role as the court’s largest funder and said its support is crucial for the ICC’s survival amid U.S. opposition.Key Facts
- ICC President Tomoko Akane spoke to reporters in Tokyo by video call.
- She urged Japan to help the ICC against U.S. efforts to weaken it.
- The U.S., under President Donald Trump, has sanctioned ICC leaders and pressured members to withdraw.
- At least five countries have already left the ICC following U.S. pressure.
- Japan joined the ICC in 2007 and is its biggest financial supporter.
- Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called the U.S. actions “very unfortunate” but faced criticism for not defending the ICC strongly.
- The ICC was created in 2002 to investigate war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity.
- The U.S. is not an ICC member and opposes ICC actions involving Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and past investigations of U.S. troops.
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