International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane stated on August 26, 2026, that she asked Japan to help de-escalate tensions with the US over her sanctioning, denying justification for the measures.
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Sanctioned international court president says she asked Japan to help de-escalate tensions with US AP News
The president of the International Criminal Court, Tomoko Akane, says there is no reason for her to face U.S. sanctions. She is asking Japan to work with Washington to avoid escalating tensions. Last week, Akane became the latest court member…