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Aug 20, 2026 at 5:09 AM ET
U.S. urges allies, including Japan, to end ICC support
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A U.S. State Department spokesperson said the United States wants allies, including Japan, to end their support for the International Criminal Court. The statement followed U.S. sanctions announced Tuesday against ICC President Tomoko Akane, who is Japanese.
WHO: U.S. State Department spokesperson
WHAT: Said the U.S. wants allies, including Japan, to end support for the International Criminal Court.
WHEN: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The statement came after U.S. sanctions were announced against ICC President Tomoko Akane.
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