# ICC chief urges Japan to counter US pressure on the court

https://mins.news/en/item/33165

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-26 13:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/26/icc-chief-urges-japan-to-counter-us-pressure-on-war-crimes-court?traffic_source=rss

> ICC President Tomoko Akane urged Japan to resist US efforts to persuade member states to leave the court. She said Japan, its largest financial backer, should use its close ties with Washington to discourage further escalation and help ensure the institution’s survival.

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