
ICC President Tomoko Akane criticizes U.S. sanctions
'The sanctions have had impacts on third countries, and they violate international law,' Akane told Japanese media outlets online Friday.
The Japan TimesThe International Criminal Court is considering establishing an Asian regional hub office in Tokyo, President Tomoko Akane said during a news conference in the city on Wednesday.
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ICC looks to set up Asian regional hub office in Tokyo
The new International Criminal Court office is expected to focus on public relations.
The Japan Times
ICC picks Japan's Akane as new president for 2024-2027 term
She is the first Japanese to head the Hague-based court tasked with investigating and prosecuting crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide.
The Japan TimesVia the #KyivIndependent
« #InternationalCriminalCourt (ICC) Judge #TomokoAkane, who was placed on a #Russian "Wanted" list after issuing an arrest warrant for Russian President #VladimirPutin in March 2023, was elected president of the #ICC on March 11.
The ICC issued #ArrestWarrants on March 17, 2023, for Putin and #RussianChildrensRights Commissioner #MariaLvovaBelova for the forced #deportations of more than 16,000 #Ukrainian children to #Russia.»
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Judge who issued warrant for Putin becomes head of International Criminal Court
International Criminal Court (ICC) Judge Tomoko Akane, who was placed on a Russian wanted list after issuing an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin in March 2023, was elected president of the ICC on March 11.
The Kyiv Independent