US sanctions International Criminal Court president and trial lawyer

Could US sanctions destroy the International Criminal Court?

Washington's new measures against the ICC have been widely condemned but welcomed by Israel.

Aug 20, 2026

US sanctions International Criminal Court’s president and top lawyer

The US has sanctioned International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.

Aug 19, 2026

US sanctions International Criminal Court president and trial lawyer

The Trump administration has led a campaign to 'dismantle' the court, calling it a threat to national sovereignty.

Aug 18, 2026

Rubio announces sanctions on International Criminal Court president

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday announced sanctions on the president of the International Criminal Court and a trial lawyer, part of an escalating fight between the Trump administration, the court and international human rights groups. The Trump administration’s new sanctions target ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. Rubio said…

Aug 18, 2026

Trump administration sanctions sitting president of the International Criminal Court for 'abuses of power'

Marco Rubio called the International Criminal Court "corrupt" as the Trump administration sanctioned two top ICC officials over jurisdiction disputes.

Aug 19, 2026

Trump administration sanctions sitting president of the International Criminal Court for 'abuses of power'

Marco Rubio called the International Criminal Court "corrupt" as the Trump administration sanctioned two top ICC officials over jurisdiction disputes.

Aug 19, 2026