‘Very unfortunate’: the phrase that captures Japan’s Trump dilemma
The Trump administrations decision to sanction Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has put Japan in a bind. US secretary of state Marco Rubio imposed the sanctions th… [+4751 chars]
Claims & verification status
The Trump administration has decided to sanction Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is the official who imposed the sanctions on Tomoko Akane.
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Who claims what
- —Japan is experiencing a diplomatic bind due to the sanctions imposed on Tomoko Akane by the U.S.
- —The Trump administration has decided to sanction Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court (ICC). (per article)
Our assessment
If the reported claims prove accurate, increased U.S. sanctions activity against ICC officials may complicate international legal cooperation, particularly between Japan, the…
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