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Rubio announces sanctions on International Criminal Court president

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday announced sanctions on the president of the International Criminal Court and a trial lawyer, part of an escalating fight between the Trump administration, the court and international human rights groups. The Trump administration’s new sanctions target ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. Rubio said…

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 18, 2026 at 1:51 PM ET · First coverage Aug 18, 2026 at 2:37 PM ET · Latest coverage Aug 18, 2026 at 2:46 PM ET

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Rubio announces sanctions on International Criminal Court president

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US sanctions international criminal court president and prosecutor(opens original report in a new tab)30 min ago

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