{
  "id": 17928873,
  "title": "ICC chief raps U.S. sanctions on court, vows to keep pursuing mission",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/icc-chief-raps-u-s-sanctions-on-court-vows-to-keep-pursuing-mission",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T07:45:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20261103/p2g/00m/0in/016000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The International Criminal Court (ICC) chief, Tomoko Akane, delivered a pre-recorded statement to the U.N. General Assembly on Monday, pledging to continue the court's mission for victims of serious crimes despite U.S. efforts to undermine it. Akane, the first Japanese national to lead the ICC, appeared in the video due to U.S. sanctions barring her entry into the United States.\n\nAkane criticized the U.S. for attempting to obstruct justice and prevent the ICC from fulfilling its mandate. She emphasized that the court will operate independently and impartially, solely on the basis of the law and evidence, to ensure the rights of countless victims of grave crimes. The Trump administration has accused the ICC of overstepping state sovereignty through its investigations into alleged war crimes by U.S. military personnel.\n\nJapan's deputy ambassador to the U.N., Tomohiro Mikanagi, expressed support for the court during the session, stressing that its role in promoting accountability and strengthening the rule of law remains crucial. Mikanagi pledged that Japan will engage in discussions with the ICC and its member states to restore the court's trust within the international community. Both Japan and the Netherlands co-sponsored the decision allowing Akane to address the meeting through a pre-recorded video.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- International Criminal Court chief Tomoko Akane pledged in a statement to the U.N. General Assembly on Monday that the court will",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}