US sanctions International Criminal Court’s president and top lawyer

“The United States imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, alleging the measures protect American interests despite the ICC never having charged a U.S. citizen. Seye is leading an investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza, which the U.S. claims could affect its nationals or allies. Expert Analysis: The sanctions signal a broader U.S. strategy to challenge multilateral institutions perceived as hostile, potentially prompting other allies to reassess cooperation with the ICC. For U.S. businesses operating in conflict zones, heightened legal uncertainty could increase compliance costs and affect risk assessments.”