### [2026-08-18](/feed/2026/08/18/index.md)

##### United States and the International Criminal Court
# The United States imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) president Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye over their alleged involvement in proceedings against officials from countries that do not recognize ICC jurisdiction. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260818-us-sanctions-international-criminal-court-chief-tomoko-akane-of-japan)

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