Rubio Announces Sanctions Against International Criminal Court President

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against the president of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Tomoko Akane, and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. These sanctions are part of the Trump administration’s effort to counter the ICC’s jurisdiction over U.S. citizens and nationals of countries not party to the Rome Statute. Rubio stated the targeted individuals engaged in efforts to investigate or prosecute officials from governments that do not consent to ICC jurisdiction.

• U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.
• The sanctions are part of the Trump administration’s campaign against the ICC.
• Rubio stated the ICC is attempting to assert authority over U.S. citizens and nationals of non-consenting countries.
• The United States is not a party to the ICC.
• Abdoulaye Seye was investigating alleged war crimes by Israel.