Takaichi says Japan takes U.S. sanctions on ICC chief seriously
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Tuesday that Japan takes U.S. sanctions on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane very seriously, noting the measure is not compatible with Japan's stance.
- The administration of President Donald Trump announced the sanctions on the ICC's chief on Tuesday, accusing the court of "maliciously" abusing its authority; Akane denied wrongdoing, stating she performed only her duties as a judge.
- In a phone interview with NHK on Saturday, Akane warned the situation is increasingly serious, noting that sanctions may extend to the court itself, not only individual judges.
- Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi confirmed that Kazuhiko Nakamura, director-general of the Foreign Ministry's International Legal Affairs Bureau, met with Akane in the Netherlands, stating the government is keeping in close touch.
- Akane stressed the importance of the ICC for Japan, arguing the country has gained international respect by maintaining pacifism and the rule of law since World War Two.
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Japan vows continued support for ICC after US sanctions court president Tomoko Akane
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AlKhaleej TodayJapan reiterates support for ICC president after backlash over ‘weak’ response to US sanctions
Japan on Monday reiterated its support for International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane after human rights groups criticized Tokyo for what they described as a weak response to US sanctions against the Japanese judge, Kyodo News reported.
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