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U.S. Sanctions 13 ICC Officials, Disrupting Hague Operations

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 11:51 PM UTC · How we work

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The United States imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, creating operational challenges for the Hague tribunal.
The United States sanctioned 13 ICC officials, including ICC President Tomoko Akane of Japan.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited the ICC in The Hague to show support.
French judge Nicolas Guillou warned Europe’s democracy and rule of law are at stake.
Guillou said the ICC’s list includes al Qaeda, Daesh, kleptocrats and drug traffickers.

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The United States imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, creating operational challenges for the Hague tribunal.
The United States sanctioned 13 ICC officials, including ICC President Tomoko Akane of Japan.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited the ICC in The Hague to show support.
French judge Nicolas Guillou warned Europe’s democracy and rule of law are at stake.
Guillou said the ICC’s list includes al Qaeda, Daesh, kleptocrats and drug traffickers.