The ICC is firing back at U.S. sanctions targeting its leadership, calling them a direct assault on judicial independence and vowing to keep holding powerful figures accountable for war crimes. With new asset freezes and financial restrictions hitting President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, the court stands firm — even as the U.S. expands its list of sanctioned ICC officials, citing the court’s overreach into non-member nations like the U.S. and Israel. Secretary Rubio labels the ICC “corrupt and politicized,” but the court warns such actions endanger global justice. Venezuela and Chad are now preparing to exit, joining a growing wave of withdrawals. Sanctions have already disrupted daily life for targeted judges, while Japan and human rights groups condemn the moves as attempts to shield impunity — with some even suing to block the U.S. campaign.
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