WorldICC condemns US sanctions as ‘flagrant attack’ on court’s independence
The International Criminal Court denounced US sanctions on its president, Tomoko Akane, and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye as a “flagrant attack” on its independence. Japan and the European Union backed Akane, while Washington accused the targeted officials of pursuing cases against governments that reject ICC jurisdiction.
ICC condemns US sanctions as ‘flagrant attack’ on court’s independence