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U.S. Sanctions Target 13 ICC Staff as Trump Attacks Court

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 11:11 PM UTC · How we work

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German Minister Johann Wadephul visited the ICC in The Hague to reaffirm support.
Wadephul said Germany’s backing reflects historic responsibility stemming from the Nazi era.
U.S. President Donald Trump called the ICC a ‘rogue institution’ and urged states to quit.
The United States sanctioned 13 ICC staff, including judges and prosecutors such as President Tomoko Akane.
South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola warned U.S. sanctions could fundamentally disrupt ICC operations.

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German Minister Johann Wadephul visited the ICC in The Hague to reaffirm support.
Wadephul said Germany’s backing reflects historic responsibility stemming from the Nazi era.
U.S. President Donald Trump called the ICC a ‘rogue institution’ and urged states to quit.
The United States sanctioned 13 ICC staff, including judges and prosecutors such as President Tomoko Akane.
South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola warned U.S. sanctions could fundamentally disrupt ICC operations.