The United States has imposed sanctions on Tomoko Akane, the president of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and Abdoulaye Seye, a trial lawyer at the court. The sanctions were announced on August 19, 2026.
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US Imposes Sanctions on ICC President and Trial Lawyer
The United States has sanctioned Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. The announcement was made on August 19, 2026.
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