On August 18, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against Tomoko Akane, the president of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and Abdoulaye Seye, a senior trial lawyer at the ICC. This action is part of an ongoing conflict involving the Trump administration, the ICC, and various international human rights organizations.
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Rubio announces sanctions against ICC president and trial lawyer
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions on August 18, 2026, targeting Tomoko Akane, the president of the International Criminal Court, and Abdoulaye Seye, a senior trial lawyer. This decision reflects the escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the ICC.
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