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August 26, 2026
ICC President Tomoko Akane Urges Japan to Help Mitigate U.S. Sanctions
- ICC President Tomoko Akane insists there is no justification for her U.S. sanctions and emphasizes her commitment to her judicial role.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expresses serious concern over the sanctions and pledges ongoing support for Akane.
- A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers has condemned the U.S. sanctions and is urging the government to take stronger action.
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- ICC urges Japan to counter US campaign against courtAug 26, 2026 at 10:52 AM · Reuters
- Sanctioned international court president says she asked Japan to help de-escalate tensions with USAug 26, 2026 at 12:38 PM · Independent
- President of international court says it won't be defeated by US sanctionsAug 26, 2026 at 12:38 PM · AP