ICC criticizes U.S. sanctions as an attack on the rule of law

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a statement on Tuesday, asserting that U.S. sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane and another senior judge negatively impact the rule of law. The court emphasized that these measures weaken the integrity of judicial institutions and international justice.

The sanctions were imposed by the U.S. administration and, according to the ICC, have an adverse effect on its ability to operate independently. The court's statement reflects concerns over external influence on its activities and decisions.

This stance by the ICC regarding U.S. sanctions has been reported by various news sources, including UOL and RTP, which agree that actions taken by Washington could jeopardize the functioning of the court. While the ICC's statement has been widely disseminated, no additional details about the consequences of these sanctions were provided.