# ICC calls US sanctions a ‘flagrant attack’ on court independence

https://mins.news/en/item/27106

- France 24, 2026-08-20 08:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260820-icc-says-us-sanctions-flagrant-attack-on-court-independence

> The International Criminal Court condemned US sanctions against its president, Tomoko Akane, as a “flagrant attack” on the court’s independence. Washington also sanctioned Senegalese trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, while senior EU officials voiced firm support for Akane and other ICC officials.

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