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ICC says US sanctions ‘flagrant attack’ on court independence

The International Criminal Court on Wednesday lashed out at the United States after Washington slapped sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane, calling it a “flagrant attack” on the court’s…

  • ICC condemns US sanctions as "flagrant attack" on court independence.
  • US sanctions target ICC president Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.
  • European Union and Germany back ICC, stress independence importance.

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