US human rights groups sue Trump over anti-ICC push
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- The Hillseen 12 Aug, 19:40description edited
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Four human rights groups are suing the Trump administration over its economic pressure campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that sanctions against judges, prosecutors and others are unlawfully interfering with their international criminal justice work. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in New York by the American Friends Service Committee, the Center for...Four human rights groups are suing the Trump administration over its economic pressure campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that sanctions against judges, prosecutors and others are unlawfully interfering with their international criminal justice work. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in New York by the American Friends Service Committee, the Center for Constitutional...
- Channel News Asiaseen 19 Aug, 01:22description edited
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced US sanctions on the president and a senior trial lawyer of the International Criminal Court (ICC), preventing the two officials from entering the US and using the US financial system.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced US sanctions on the president and a senior trial lawyer of the International Criminal Court, preventing the two officials from entering the US and using the US financial system.
- Le Monde (France)seen 19 Aug, 21:52description edited
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Les sanctions américaines visent le cœur de l’enquête Palestine à la CPI et, plus largement, toute enquête visant des ressortissants d’Etats qui n’ont pas adhéré à la Cour pénale internationale, au premier chef Américains et Israéliens.Les sanctions américaines visent le cœur de l’enquête de la CPI sur la situation en Palestine et, plus largement, toute enquête visant des ressortissants d’Etats qui n’ont pas adhéré à la Cour pénale internationale, au premier chef Américains et Israéliens.
- France Info (France)seen 19 Aug, 21:52headline rewritten
L'Union européenne soutient la Cour pénale internationale après les sanctions américaines contre sa présidenteLa France et l'Union européenne soutiennent la Cour pénale internationale après les sanctions américaines contre sa présidente - Bloomberg Politicsseen 21 Aug, 04:28headline rewritten
US Sanctions Top ICC Officials and Vows to ‘Dismantle’ CourtUS Sanctions ICC President and Vows to ‘Dismantle’ Court - Le Monde (France)seen 21 Aug, 04:28description edited
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Washington a lancé, le mois dernier, une offensive diplomatique majeure contre la CPI, l’accusant de « menacer » les Américains et appelant ses partenaires à s’en retirer.Washington a lancé, le mois dernier, une offensive diplomatique majeure contre la Cour pénale internationale, l’accusant de « menacer » les Américains et appelant ses partenaires à s’en retirer.
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)seen 21 Aug, 08:29URL changed
- Le Monde (France)seen 21 Aug, 14:38description edited
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Après les sanctions de l’administration Trump, elle insiste sur la nécessité de préserver l’ordre juridique international. La France a rappelé son attachement « au principe d’indépendance de la justice ».Après les sanctions de l’administration Trump, la juge insiste sur la nécessité de préserver l’ordre juridique international. La France a rappelé son attachement « au principe d’indépendance de la justice ».
- France Info (France)seen 21 Aug, 14:38headline rewritten
La présidente de la Cour pénale internationale met en garde contre la "disparition de l'État de droit international" après les sanctions américainesLa présidente de la Cour pénale internationale, visée par des sanctions américaines, met en garde contre la "disparition de l'Etat de droit international" - Le Monde Englishseen 22 Aug, 02:51description edited
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The latest US sanctions target the core of the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into the situation in Palestine and, more broadly, any investigation targeting nationals of countries that have not joined the ICC – first and foremost Americans and Israelis.The latest US sanctions target the core of the International Criminal Court's investigation into the situation in Palestine and, more broadly, any investigation that targets nationals of non-ICC countries, such as Americans and Israelis.
- bostonherald.comseen 28 Aug, 17:26headline rewritten
Sanctioned ICC president asked Japan to help de-escalate US tensionsSanctioned international court president says she asked Japan to help de-escalate tensions with US - sandiegouniontribune.comseen 28 Aug, 17:30headline rewritten
Sanctioned ICC president asked Japan to help de-escalate US tensionsSanctioned international court president says she asked Japan to help de-escalate tensions with US
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Tue, 11 August 2026
11 reports- kelo.com14:35first to report
WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Four leading U.S. human rights groups on Tuesday sued the Trump administration over its campaign aimed at dismantling the International Criminal Court, calling the effort unconstitutional. President Donald Trump last yea...
- winnipegfreepress.com14:41
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Human Rights Watch and three other advocacy groups sued the Trump administration on Tuesday to challenge its campaign against the International Criminal Court, arguing that sanctions against ICC judges and prosecutors are undermining the ability to prosecute people responsible for humanity’s worst crimes.
- The Guardian World15:10
Lawsuit challenges executive order targeting international criminal court for investigating Israeli crimes in Palestine Four prominent US human rights organizations have accused the Trump administration of using its “crippling” sanctions regime against the international criminal court (ICC) to undermine global efforts to prosecute war crimes and crimes against humanity. In a lawsuit filed in federal court on Tuesday, the groups – the American Friends Service Committee, the Center for...
- South China Morning Post16:48
Human Rights Watch and three other advocacy groups sued the Trump administration on Tuesday to challenge its campaign against the International Criminal Court, arguing that sanctions against ICC judges and prosecutors are undermining the ability to prosecute people responsible for humanity’s worst crimes. The complaint – filed in the Southern District of New York – says that US President Donald Trump’s executive order last year targeting The Hague-based criminal court and the US sanctions...
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- clickorlando.com11 Aug, 14:41their copy
- PBS NewsHour11 Aug, 17:43their copy
- navhindtimes.in11 Aug, 19:19their copy
- Le Monde (France)17:07
Les Etats-Unis, qui n’adhèrent pas au traité international ayant institué la Cour pénale internationale, ont imposé des sanctions visant plusieurs magistrats de la Cour. Celles-ci interdisent notamment aux juges d’entrer dans le pays.
- Die Zeit (Germany)18:03
US-Sanktionen gegen den Internationalen Strafgerichtshof seien ein Hemmnis für die Strafverfolgung, sagen Menschenrechtsgruppen. Sie ziehen gegen die USA vor Gericht.
- Al Jazeera English18:18
Prominent organisation charge sanctions against international tribunal trample consitutional rights, hinder their work.
- Tagesschau (Germany)18:20
Im Februar 2025 hatte die US-Regierung unter Trump Sanktionen gegen Vertreter des Internationalen Strafgerichtshofs erlassen. Dafür wird der US-Präsident nun von mehreren Menschenrechtsorganisationen verklagt.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)18:43
Die Regierung von US-Präsident Donald Trump will den Internationalen Strafgerichtshof eigenen Worten nach »zerlegen«. Dafür verhängte sie Sanktionen gegen Richter und Ankläger. Mehrere Organisationen klagen dagegen.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:01
Groups argue that US administration’s sanctions against International Criminal Court constitute ‘blatantly illegal attack on international justice’
- middleeasteye.net19:40
The president's targeting of the court has created legal risk for US-based human rights advocates
Wed, 12 August 2026
2 reports- The Hill15:13edited after publishing
Four human rights groups are suing the Trump administration over its economic pressure campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that sanctions against judges, prosecutors and others are unlawfully interfering with their international criminal justice work. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in New York by the American Friends Service Committee, the Center for Constitutional...
- morningstaronline.co.uk19:15
US RIGHTS groups are suing the Donald Trump administration for its attacks on the International Criminal Court (ICC).The lawsuit, filed by Human Rights Watch and three other organisations, says an executive order President Trump issued last year, as well as sanctions on ICC judges and prosecutors, are a “blatantly illegal attack on international justice and should be struck down.”
Tue, 18 August 2026
30 reports- BBC News World17:40
The Trump administration has vowed to dismantle the international court "brick by brick".
- Libération (France)17:41
Les mesures américaines «sapent l’Etat de droit» et « mettent en danger l’ordre juridique international», a vivement réagi la CPI dans un communiqué ce mardi 18 août au soir.
- Le Monde (France)17:47edited after publishing
Washington a lancé, le mois dernier, une offensive diplomatique majeure contre la Cour pénale internationale, l’accusant de « menacer » les Américains et appelant ses partenaires à s’en retirer.
- Index.hr (Croatia)17:50
SAD JE UVEO sankcije predsjednici Međunarodnog kaznenog suda (ICC), Tomoko Akane. To je novi korak u kampanji Trumpove administracije protiv suda, potaknut nalozima za uhićenje izraelskih dužnosnika.
5 reprints
- tportal (Croatia)18 Aug, 19:10their copy
- N1 Info (Croatia)18 Aug, 19:17their copy
- Nacional (Croatia)18 Aug, 19:51their copy
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)18 Aug, 20:29their copy
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)19 Aug, 07:18their copy
- Le Figaro (France)18:03
L’actuel substitut du procureur de la CPI a également été condamné par les États-Unis dans le cadre de leur campagne contre cette institution accusée d’être «politisée».
- The Guardian World18:37
Marco Rubio targets ICC’s Tomoko Akane and Abdoulaye Seye, who was investigating Israeli war crimes in Gaza The US has sanctioned the president of the international criminal court (ICC) and a prosecutor tasked with investigating crimes committed by Israel during its war on Gaza. The new sanctions designations were unveiled by Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, who called the Hague-based ICC a “corrupt and fatally politicized supranational court that has maliciously abused its authority and...
- Le Monde English18:44
The sanctioning of International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan is the United States' latest salvo against the Hague-based court. Washington also slapped sanctions on ICC Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye of Senegal.
- Channel News Asia18:45edited after publishing
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced US sanctions on the president and a senior trial lawyer of the International Criminal Court, preventing the two officials from entering the US and using the US financial system.
- The Hill18:46
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday announced sanctions on the president of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and a trial lawyer, part of an escalating fight between the Trump administration, the court and international human rights groups. The Trump administration's new sanctions target Tomoko Akane, ICC's president, along with Abdoulaye Seye, ICC's senior trial...
- RMF24 (Poland)19:09
USA nakładają sankcje na prezeskę Międzynarodowego Trybunału Karnego
- Die Zeit (Germany)19:10
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)19:16
Gli Stati Uniti continuano la propria guerra alla Corte Penale Internazionale. Pur non riconoscendo la sua giurisdizione, l’amministrazione Trump ha deciso di imporre nuove sanzioni, nel pieno della campagna elettorale per le elezioni di midterm. E dopo aver punito diversi funzionari, inclusi procuratori e giudici, questa volta la mannaia di Washington si è abbattuta direttamente […] L'articolo Gli Usa sanzionano la presidente della Corte Penale Internazionale Tomoko Akane. La replica: “A...
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)19:31
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:38
MARCO Rubio uvodi sankcije čelnicima ICC-a kako bi zaštitio Amerikance od progona za izmišljena djela i očuvao nacionalni suverenitet SAD-a.
- South China Morning Post19:48
The United States imposed sanctions on Tuesday on the International Criminal Court’s president and a senior trial lawyer at the court, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. The move is the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s campaign against The Hague-based court, which was established in 2002 by the international community to prosecute war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity. The US is not a member of the court. Rubio said in a statement that he was imposing sanctions...
- Novinky (Czechia)19:50
Spojené státy uvalily sankce na předsedkyni Mezinárodního trestního soudu (ICC), japonskou soudkyni Tomoko Akaneovou, a soudního právníka Abdoulayeo Seyeho ze Senegalu. Oznámil to v úterý americký ministr zahraničí Marco Rubio. Sankce navazují na loňské nařízení amerického prezidenta Donalda Trumpa namířené proti ICC.
- Euronews20:00
Responding to the US' move in a statement, the ICC reportedly said the new sanctions "undermine the rule of law."
- El País (Spain)20:04
Las medidas contra Tomoko Akane y el fiscal Abdoulaye Seye se suman a las adoptadas contra otros 11 magistrados. Washington aspira a desmantelar la institución responsable de procesar crímenes de guerra y contra la humanidad
- Al Jazeera English20:09
The Trump administration has led a campaign to 'dismantle' the court, calling it a threat to national sovereignty.
- Google News - Top Stories20:15
US sanctions International Criminal Court president and trial lawyer Al Jazeera US announces new sanctions on top ICC figures BBC US imposes sanctions on Japanese chief of International Criminal Court Inquirer.net Netherlands slams US sanctions on top ICC officials politico.eu US sanctions ICC president, senior trial lawyer in latest attack on court Reuters
- Index.hr (Croatia)20:20
TRUMPOVA administracija uvela je nove sankcije protiv predsjednice i tužitelja Međunarodnog kaznenog suda (ICC), optužujući sud za političke motive. ICC je osudio potez kao potkopavanje vladavine prava.
- Bloomberg Politics20:36edited after publishing
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US Sanctions Top ICC Officials and Vows to ‘Dismantle’ CourtThe Trump administration announced sanctions on the president and senior trial lawyer of the International Criminal Court, further escalating pressure against an institution that it says has unfairly targeted the US and Israel.
- Die Zeit (Germany)20:49
Bereits im vergangenen Jahr sanktionierten die USA Vertreter des Internationalen Strafgerichtshofs. Mit Sanktionen gegen Präsidentin Akane verschärfen sie ihr Vorgehen.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:59
Treasury Department adds Tomoko Akane, Judge Abdoulaye Seye to Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:59
Treasury Department adds Tomoko Akane, Judge Abdoulaye Seye to Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List
- DW Top Stories21:45
The US has announced it will impose additional sanctions on members of the International Criminal Court. The ICC said the latest US move against it "undermines the rule of law."
- France Info (France)21:55
Washington, qui n'adhère pas au traité international ayant institué la CPI, a imposé des sanctions interdisant notamment à la présidente et plusieurs magistrats de la Cour d'entrer aux Etats-Unis.
- El Mundo (Spain)21:59
El Departamento de Estado estadounidense impone medidas que congelan cualquier activo que tengan en jurisdicciones de Estados Unidos o que entre en contacto con el sistema financiero de Estados Unidos Leer
- al-monitor.com22:42
By Simon Lewis, Ryan Patrick Jones and Ismail ShakilWASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. imposed sanctions on Tuesday on the International Criminal Court's president and a senior trial lawyer at the court, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.The move is the latest escalation in the Trump administration's campaign against The Hague-based court, which was established in 2002 by the international community to prosecute war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity. The U.S. is not a member...
- Politico Europe22:48
The Dutch foreign minister expressed support for the court’s president and demanded that international tribunals "be able to freely carry out their mandates."
Wed, 19 August 2026
39 reports- Times of India02:28
In a significant escalation against the International Criminal Court (ICC), the United States has imposed sanctions on two prominent officials, including the ICC president and a senior trial lawyer. This move marks a continuation of the Trump administration's contentious stance towards the internationally recognized tribunal. The ICC criticized these sanctions as detrimental to the global legal framework, while several European allies voiced their concern over the U.S. actions.
- Al Jazeera English03:25
The US has sanctioned International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.
- AllAfrica05:11
[HRW] Washington -- The United States government on August 18, 2026, designated two additional International Criminal Court (ICC) officials for sanctions under an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in February 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. Those sanctioned are Tomoko Akane, from Japan, the president of the ICC, and Abdoulaye Seye, from Senegal, an ICC senior trial lawyer.
- Japan Times05:32
The move by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump presents a dilemma for Tokyo, a strong backer of multilateral groupings and a key American ally.
- Tagesschau (Germany)08:13
Die US-Regierung erhöht weiter den Druck auf den Internationalen Strafgerichtshof: Sie kündigte Sanktionen gegen dessen Präsidentin und einen leitenden Anwalt an. Der IStGH sieht die Rechtsstaatlichkeit gefährdet.
- RMF24 (Poland)08:21
Japonia i Holandia potępiły sankcje USA wobec przedstawicieli MTK
- Le Monde (France)08:24
La juriste japonaise et le substitut du procureur de la CPI, Abdoulaye Seye, sont accusés par les Etats-Unis d’avoir « participé directement aux efforts déployés par la Cour pour enquêter, arrêter, placer en détention ou poursuivre des responsables dont le gouvernement n’a pas accepté la compétence de la CPI ».
- ksat.com09:33
The International Criminal Court has criticized new U.S. sanctions on its senior staff as a “flagrant attack” on its independence.
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- manilatimes.net19 Aug, 12:07their copy
- Channel News Asia09:48
The US plans to impose sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and a Senegalese lawyer on the prosecution team that sought an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:33
Foreign Ministry reiterates support for court's role in upholding rule of law amid US measures against Tomoko Akane
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:33
US imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane and official Abdoulaye Seye on Tuesday
- Libération (France)10:40
Les Etats-Unis, qui assument une «campagne diplomatique» contre la CPI, ont interdit mardi à la cheffe de l’institution l’accès à leur territoire national. La Japonaise de 70 ans, en poste depuis 2024, avait déjà été l’objet par le passé de mesures de rétorsion émanant de Moscou.
- Die Zeit (Germany)11:37
Aus der Bundesregierung kommt harte Kritik an den US-Sanktionen gegen Tomoko Akane. Auch Ursula von der Leyen spricht dem Gericht in Den Haag ihre Unterstützung aus.
- The Hill12:07
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday slammed the U.S. over sanctions targeting senior staff, vowing to continue to seek out justice after what they described as a "flagrant attack" on the global tribunal's independence. The sanctions were made against court president Judge Tomoko Akane and the Office of the Prosecutor's senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:14
Latest measures target court’s president Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye
- Tagesschau (Germany)12:27
Die US-Regierung hat Sanktionen gegen die Präsidentin des Internationalen Strafgerichtshofs angekündigt - und damit Empörung ausgelöst. Bundesjustizministerin Hubig spricht von einem "Frontalangriff auf das Völkerrecht".
- tportal (Croatia)12:39
Japan je u srijedu ocijenio američke sankcije protiv predsjednice Međunarodnoga kaznenog suda (ICC), Tomoko Akane "vrlo žalosnima" u sklopu napada na instituciju koju Washington optužuje za "politizaciju"
- N1 Info (Croatia)12:54
Međunarodni kazneni sud je u srijedu čvrsto odbacio sankcije koje ju Sjedinjene Američke Države uvele njegovoj predsjednici Tomoko Akane.
- Al Jazeera English12:59
The ICC has expressed concern over the Trump administration's campaign.
- dailysabah.com13:14
The International Criminal Court denounced U.S. sanctions on its president, Tomoko Akane, on Wednesday, calling the move a “flagrant attack” on the...
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)13:47
- Index.hr (Croatia)13:51
EU JE SNAŽNO stao uz predsjednicu ICC-a nakon američkih sankcija, poručivši da sud mora djelovati neovisno i bez vanjskih političkih pritisaka.
- townhall.com14:15Secretary of State Marco Rubio Just Escalated America's War Against the International Criminal Court
Marco Rubio sanctions ICC officials, escalating U.S. opposition to the International Criminal Court.
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:20
ŠPANJOLSKO ministarstvo vanjskih poslova osudilo je američke sankcije protiv dužnosnika ICC-a, nazvavši ih napadom na neovisnost suda i potvrdilo je punu potporu Španjolske sudu.
- Politico Europe14:31
Judges must be able to work “independently and without external pressure,” said the European Commission president.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:21
European Council, Commission presidents say International Criminal Court officials must be able to act 'without external pressure'
- France Info (France)15:25edited after publishing
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L'Union européenne soutient la Cour pénale internationale après les sanctions américaines contre sa présidenteLes Nations unies et l'Allemagne ont également apporté leur soutien à l'institution et à sa présidente, Tomoko Akane.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:26
Berlin criticizes latest US sanctions against ICC, warns against undermining court's vital work in prosecuting crimes against humanity
- Le Monde (France)16:00edited after publishing
Les sanctions américaines visent le cœur de l’enquête de la CPI sur la situation en Palestine et, plus largement, toute enquête visant des ressortissants d’Etats qui n’ont pas adhéré à la Cour pénale internationale, au premier chef Américains et Israéliens.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:25
‘These sanctions constitute a flagrant attack on the independence, integrity and impartiality of the International Criminal Court,’ Foreign Ministry says
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:34
Foreign Office spokesperson tells Anadolu that UK 'determined that those responsible for most serious international crimes are held to account'
- 24sata (Croatia)17:29
Europska unija u srijedu je izrazila svoju "čvrstu" podršku predsjednici Međunarodnog kaznenog suda (ICC), Tomoko Akane iz Japana, nakon što joj je SAD uveo sankcije, smatrajući odluku "politiziranom"
- dailysabah.com18:26
European governments, EU leaders and the U.N. rallied behind the International Criminal Court on Wednesday, condemning a new round of U.S. sanctions...
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:29
GLAVNI tajnik UN-a Antonio Guterres izrazio je ozbiljnu zabrinutost zbog američkih sankcija protiv predsjednice i tužitelja Međunarodnog kaznenog suda (ICC) te poručio da je taj sud ključni stup pravde.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:54
Leaders defend independence of ICC judges, officials
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:29
Spokesperson affirms International Criminal Court as 'key pillar' of justice following sanctions on President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer
- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:07
Unacceptable new sanctions must be lifted, Volker Turk says
- DW Top Stories21:20
US President Donald Trump's administration has ramped up its pressure on the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing it of being "politicized." The EU, France, Germany, Spain and Japan have defended the court.
- Le Monde English22:24edited after publishing
The latest US sanctions target the core of the International Criminal Court's investigation into the situation in Palestine and, more broadly, any investigation that targets nationals of non-ICC countries, such as Americans and Israelis.
Thu, 20 August 2026
8 reports- Japan Times04:59
Despite reticence to confront destabilizing U.S. behavior, there are risks to Japan's interests and wider support for the ICC should it choose not to firmly respond.
- Google News - Europe query07:42
Europe rallies behind ICC as Trump sanctions its president and a senior prosecutor Muslim Network TV
- Japan Times08:03
The statement by a U.S. State Department spokesperson follows U.S. sanctions announced Tuesday against ICC President Tomoko Akane of Japan.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:01
Foreign minister reaffirms Belgium will continue advocating for activation of EU legislation standing against US sanctions imposed beyond American jurisdiction
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:40
'Ireland stands by the ICC and remains committed to protecting the Court’s independence,' says Foreign Ministry
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:29
European nations express solidarity with ICC, stress importance of court’s independence to carry out its essential work
- Al Jazeera English19:38
Washington's new measures against the ICC have been widely condemned but welcomed by Israel.
- NYT World21:22
Japan had tried to dissuade the U.S. from imposing sanctions on Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, but the White House pressed ahead.
Fri, 21 August 2026
6 reports- South China Morning Post00:00
Japan has spent years casting the International Criminal Court as a pillar of the rules-based order. This week, its closest ally sanctioned the Japanese judge who leads it. The move has left Tokyo in an uncomfortable bind: defend Tomoko Akane, the Japanese president of The Hague-based court, and risk antagonising US leader Donald Trump, or temper its criticism and appear weak in the face of an attack on an institution central to Japan’s rule-of-law diplomacy. Washington’s sanctions, announced...
- El País (Spain)03:30
El contundente respaldo de la UE al Tribunal Penal Internacional frente al acoso de Trump debe ser arropado por el resto de países
- France Info (France)09:46edited after publishing
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La présidente de la Cour pénale internationale met en garde contre la "disparition de l'État de droit international" après les sanctions américainesLes mesures visant la Japonaise Tomoko Akane, annoncées mardi, lui interdisent notamment d'entrer aux Etats-Unis.
- Le Monde (France)10:06edited after publishing
Après les sanctions de l’administration Trump, la juge insiste sur la nécessité de préserver l’ordre juridique international. La France a rappelé son attachement « au principe d’indépendance de la justice ».
- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:13
'New US sanctions against President Tomoko Akane & a staff member are deeply concerning,' foreign minister adds
- Le Figaro (France)16:19
Les sanctions américaines contre la présidente de la CPI, Tomoko Akane, ont suscité une vague de condamnations internationales. L’ONU, l’Union européenne, la France et le Japon ont notamment dénoncé des mesures jugées incompatibles avec l’indépendance de la justice.
Sat, 22 August 2026
2 reports- Japan Times04:02
In her first public comments since the sanctions, International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan said she was "not surprised" by the move.
- Le Monde (France)12:30
La première ministre, Sanae Takaichi, s’est contentée de qualifier de « très regrettables » les restrictions imposées par l’administration Trump à la magistrate à la tête de la Cour pénale internationale, la Japonaise Tomoko Akane.
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:11
Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch criticize Tokyo’s initial reaction to Washington’s sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane
Tue, 25 August 2026
2 reports- Japan Times11:42
The Japanese government's response to the sanctions is "not weak," Takaichi told reporters after it was criticized by lawmakers for saying the U.S. action was "very unfortunate."
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:02
Japan had ‘repeatedly urged Washington at various levels not to sanction’ Tomoko Akane, 1st Japanese head of court, says Foreign Minister Motegi
Wed, 26 August 2026
6 reports- Japan Times05:04
Criticism mounted after Tokyo's initial response to the U.S. sanctions of ICC President Tomoko Akane was to describe the move as "very unfortunate."
- Japan Times10:32
"I can state categorically that there is absolutely no reason for me to be sanctioned," the Japanese ICC chief said.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)12:09
Neanche l’attacco frontale del governo statunitense nei confronti della giudice e presidente della Corte Penale Internazionale, Akane Tomoko, ha stimolato uno scatto d’orgoglio nazionale in Giappone. Sia il segretario di Gabinetto, Kihara Minoru, sia la prima ministra, Takaichi Sanae, giorni fa si sono espressi cautamente sul tema, rispettivamente con: “Il governo sta considerando la faccenda […] L'articolo Troppo vicini a Trump per difendere la loro giudice: il Giappone non replica alle...
- Al Jazeera English13:15
Washington escalated its campaign against the ICC last week by sanctioning its president and a senior trial lawyer.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:40
‘I have no reason to incur’ US sanctions, says 1st Japanese president of Hague-based court, adding: ‘I will resist any adverse consequences’
- bostonherald.com17:04edited after publishing
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Sanctioned ICC president asked Japan to help de-escalate US tensionsTrump’s administration has now sanctioned nine of the ICC’s 18 judges.
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- sandiegouniontribune.com26 Aug, 17:04their copy
Fri, 28 August 2026
1 report- Japan Times07:54
Japan is right to support the ICC and its Japanese president. But support should not mean treating the institution as immune from scrutiny.
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- Al Jazeera English01:51
Efforts to isolate the International Criminal Court aim to undermine the global rule of law, leaders say.