ICC says US sanctions 'flagrant attack' on court independence
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday lashed out at the United States after Washington slapped sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane, calling it a "flagrant attack" on the court's independence. The US sanctioned Akane of Japan and trial...
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The International Criminal Court on Wednesday lashed out at the United States after Washington slapped sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane, calling it a "flagrant attack" on the court's independence. The US sanctioned Akane of Japan and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye of Senegal on Tuesday, as part of Washington's campaign against what it calls a "corrupt and fatally politicised" body. The EU's top officials immediately threw their support behind Akane, saying they "stand firmly" with the ICC president and her top officials. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.
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