What happened
International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane criticized US sanctions imposed on the ICC, describing them as an attack on sovereign states.
What compliance teams should check
- Assess exposure to entities targeted by US sanctions on the ICC
- Review compliance with US sanctions regulations
- Monitor developments in US-ICC relations
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International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has responded to US sanctions imposed to ‘defend sovereignty’.Al Jazeera, 9 Oct 2026, 18:06 UTC, aljazeera.com