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Japan Diet group urges gov't action on U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Former Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (2nd from L), co-head of a cross-party parliamentary group promoting human rights diplomacy, and its members are pictured after submitting a statement to Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (2nd from R) in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2026, urging the Japanese government to demand the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump immediately withdraw its sanctions on International Criminal Court head Tomoko Akane. The move came after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi described the U.S. action as "very unfortunate," prompting criticism that Tokyo's response was weak.

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Japan Diet group urges gov't action on U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Former Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (2nd from R), co-head of a cross-party parliamentary group promoting human rights diplomacy, submits a statement to Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (R) in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2026, urging the Japanese government to demand the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump immediately withdraw its sanctions on International Criminal Court head Tomoko Akane. The move comes after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi described the U.S. action as "very unfortunate," prompting criticism that Tokyo's response was weak.

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Japan Diet group urges gov't action on U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Former Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (7th from L), co-head of a cross-party parliamentary group promoting human rights diplomacy, and its members are pictured after submitting a statement to Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (8th from L) in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2026, urging the Japanese government to demand the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump immediately withdraw its sanctions on International Criminal Court head Tomoko Akane. The move came after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi described the U.S. action as "very unfortunate," prompting criticism that Tokyo's response was weak.

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ICC chief Akane

Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, delivers a speech online at an event in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2026, vowing to continue the Hague-based judicial body's work despite U.S. sanctions imposed on her and other court officials.

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ICC chief Akane

Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, delivers a speech online at an event in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2026, vowing to continue the Hague-based judicial body's work despite U.S. sanctions imposed on her and other court officials.

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ICC chief Akane

Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, speaks during an online press conference organized by the Japan National Press Club on Aug. 26, 2026. Akane said she will resist U.S. sanctions against her and defend the Hague-based judicial body amid mounting pressure from Washington.

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Japan PM meets press over U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2026, following criticism that Japan's response to U.S. sanctions on Tomoko Akane, head of the International Criminal Court, has been weak. Takaichi described the U.S. action as "incompatible" with Japan's position.

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Japan PM meets press over U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2026, following criticism that Japan's response to U.S. sanctions on Tomoko Akane, head of the International Criminal Court, has been weak. Takaichi described the U.S. action as "incompatible" with Japan's position.

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Japan PM meets press over U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2026, following criticism that Japan's response to U.S. sanctions on Tomoko Akane, head of the International Criminal Court, has been weak. Takaichi described the U.S. action as "incompatible" with Japan's position.

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Japan PM meets press over U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2026, following criticism that Japan's response to U.S. sanctions on Tomoko Akane, head of the International Criminal Court, has been weak. Takaichi described the U.S. action as "incompatible" with Japan's position.

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Japan PM meets press over U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2026, following criticism that Japan's response to U.S. sanctions on Tomoko Akane, head of the International Criminal Court, has been weak. Takaichi described the U.S. action as "incompatible" with Japan's position.

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Japan PM meets press over U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2026, following criticism that Japan's response to U.S. sanctions on Tomoko Akane, head of the International Criminal Court, has been weak. Takaichi described the U.S. action as "incompatible" with Japan's position.

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ICC chief Akane calls for defending int'l rule of law

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane (R) speaks at an event at Nagoya University in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, urging the defense of the international rule of law.

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ICC chief Akane calls for defending int'l rule of law

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane speaks at an event at Nagoya University in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, urging the defense of the international rule of law.

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ICC President Akane calls for support

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane speaks during an event in Osaka on July 27, 2026, calling for public support amid a campaign by the United States to dismantle the ICC.

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ICC President Akane calls for support

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane speaks during an event in Osaka on July 27, 2026, calling for public support amid a campaign by the United States to dismantle the ICC.

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Interview with ICC head

International Chamber of Commerce Secretary General John Denton gives an interview in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025.

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Interview with ICC head

International Chamber of Commerce Secretary General John Denton gives an interview in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025.

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Interview with ICC head

International Chamber of Commerce Secretary General John Denton gives an interview in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025.

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Interview with ICC head

International Chamber of Commerce Secretary General John Denton gives an interview in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025.

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International Criminal Court Rejects Appeal To Release Rodrigo Dutertev - The Hague

A woman walks past the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague, the Netherlands, Nov. 28, 2025. The ICC rejected an appeal on Friday to release the former Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte on grounds of age and declining health. Photo by Shao Haijun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Criminal Court Rejects Appeal To Release Rodrigo Dutertev - The Hague

A woman walks past the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague, the Netherlands, Nov. 28, 2025. The ICC rejected an appeal on Friday to release the former Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte on grounds of age and declining health. Photo by Shao Haijun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

Men wearing keffiyehs and wrapped in Palestinian flags join the front lines of the demonstration in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

Men wearing keffiyehs and wrapped in Palestinian flags join the front lines of the demonstration in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

Demonstrators holding Palestinian flags cross the Erasmus Bridge during the march in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

Protesters hold up Palestinian flags and chant slogans during the solidarity march in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

Protesters hold up Palestinian flags and chant slogans during the solidarity march in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

Men wearing keffiyehs and wrapped in Palestinian flags join the front lines of the demonstration in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

A large Palestinian flag is held aloft by demonstrators as they fill the street in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

Imams march at the front of the demonstration holding a big banner in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

Protesters march with signs demanding action in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

A man wearing a keffiyeh holds a symbolic effigy of a child during the protest in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

Protesters hold up Palestinian flags and chant slogans during the solidarity march in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

Protesters hold up Palestinian flags and chant slogans during the solidarity march in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

Protesters hold up Palestinian flags and chant slogans during the solidarity march in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

Protesters hold up Palestinian flags and chant slogans during the solidarity march in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

Protesters hold up Palestinian flags and chant slogans during the solidarity march in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

Demonstrators holding Palestinian flags cross the Erasmus Bridge during the march in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

Demonstrators holding Palestinian flags cross the Erasmus Bridge during the march in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

Protesters hold up Palestinian flags and chant slogans during the solidarity march in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

Protesters hold up Palestinian flags and chant slogans during the solidarity march in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

Protesters march with signs demanding action in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March for Palestine in Rotterdam

Protesters walk past police officers during the solidarity march in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on April 20, 2025. More than 10,000 people marched across the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam in a solidarity rally for Palestinians, led by a delegation of imams. The march began at Vredesplein (Peace Square) and proceeded through the bridge to the city centre, with demonstrators calling on Prime Minister Dirk Schoof to stop supporting genocide and to uphold the ICC arrest warrant. Photo by Bob Reijnders/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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