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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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International Criminal Court Judge Akane

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane gives a lecture at Keio University in Tokyo on June 12, 2024.

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International Criminal Court Judge Akane

Judge Tomoko Akane of the International Criminal Court speaks to the press in New York on Dec. 6, 2023.

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Japan's Akane elected as International Criminal Court judge

Tomoko Akane, seen in this undated file photo, was elected to serve as a judge at the International Criminal Court on Dec. 4, 2017. Akane will become the third Japanese judge at the ICC when her nine-year term starts in March 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo