The ICC's Independence Under Siege The International Criminal Court (ICC) has long been a thorn in the side of authoritarian regimes seeking to evade accountability for their actions.
However, the US State Department's decision to sanction ICC president Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye is a stark reminder that the global community's commitment to upholding international law is facing an existential threat.
The sanctions freeze any assets held by the targeted individuals in US jurisdictions or subject to US financial oversight.