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US imposes sanctions on president of the International Criminal Court

The US has imposed sanctions against Tomoko Akane, the president of the International Criminal Court.

US imposes sanctions on president of the International Criminal Court
Photo: Tomoko Akane · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

According to Kaktus.media, the US has imposed sanctions on Tomoko Akane, the president of the International Criminal Court, as well as on one of the institution's senior jurists. This action has been reported by several outlets, including The Insider and Украинская правда.

The International Criminal Court responded to the US sanctions, stating that they undermine the rule of law. The Netherlands has criticized the US decision and expressed its opposition to the sanctions. A comprehensive discourse on the implications of these measures remains underway.