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United States sanctions ICC President Tomoko Akane
The United States government has imposed new sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane and Senegalese trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures, characterizing the ICC as a 'corrupt and fatally politicized' institution.
The sanctions include prohibitions on entering the United States and the freezing of assets held within the country. Such measures can also impact the ability of sanctioned individuals to use US-based financial services, including credit cards, as global financial institutions may avoid transactions to escape US penalties.
The ICC has condemned the move as a 'flagrant attack' on its independence and the rule of law. The European Union, including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, has voiced firm support for the court. Japan, the ICC's largest funder, described the sanctions as 'very unfortunate' and noted its consistent support for the court's mission to prosecute serious international crimes.
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Abdoulaye Seye · European Union · International Criminal Court · Marco Rubio · Tomoko Akane · United States
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The sanctions include bans on entry to the US and the freezing of assets within the US. alfalfalfa.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] EU officials, including Ursula von der Leyen, expressed support for the ICC president. kahawatungu.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The US government imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. kahawatungu.com · dnyuz.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The ICC described the US sanctions as a 'flagrant attack' on the court's independence. kahawatungu.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Japan expressed that the US sanctions against the ICC are 'very unfortunate'. kahawatungu.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused the ICC of being corrupt and fatally politicized. kahawatungu.com · dnyuz.com