U.S. Sanctions ICC Leaders
The U.S. imposed sanctions on senior ICC officials in its latest move against the court.
August 18, 2026 · Updated Aug 18, 6:07pm ET
Al JazeeraUS sanctions International Criminal Court president and trial lawyer
Associated PressUS hits ICC president and senior prosecutor with sanctions in another move against the court
Just the NewsRubio announces sanctions against International Criminal Court president, top ICC lawyer
The GuardianUS sanctions international criminal court president and prosecutor
BBC NewsUS announces new sanctions on ICC president and top lawyer
NewsmaxUS Hits ICC President and Senior Prosecutor with Sanctions in Another Move against the Court
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What happened
Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio72nd United States Secretary of State since 2025 announced new U.S. sanctions on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane
Tomoko AkaneJapanese jurist and judge (1956–) and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, adding them to Washington’s sanctions list. The Trump administration accuses the Hague-based court of trying to prosecute U.S. and Israeli personnel over alleged crimes in Afghanistan, Iraq and Gaza. The ICC, backed by more than 120 member countries, investigates and prosecutes war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity. The action follows U.S. opposition to ICC warrants involving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
