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Japanese Lawyers Petition Against US Sanctions on ICC President

Japanese Lawyers Petition Against US Sanctions on ICC President

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ThreatCluster •October 2, 2026 at 15:08 UTC
  • •A group of lawyers in Japan submitted a petition with over 174,600 signatures against U.S. sanctions.
  • •The sanctions target ICC President Akane Tomoko, freezing her assets in the U.S.
  • •Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki affirmed Japan's support for the ICC during discussions.

A group of Japanese lawyers has submitted a petition to the government, urging action against U.S. sanctions imposed on Akane Tomoko, the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The sanctions, announced by the Trump administration in August, accuse the ICC's leadership of abusing authority and include asset freezes. The lawyers, former students of Akane, collected over 174,600 signatures online in support of their petition. They met with Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki, who reiterated Japan's support for the ICC. The petition calls for Japan to engage in discussions with the U.S. to lift the sanctions, emphasizing the importance of the ICC's independence. The lawyers argue that Japan's relationship with the U.S. positions it to advocate for the ICC effectively.

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2026-08-01
U.S. sanctions imposed on ICC leadership
The Trump administration announced sanctions against ICC leadership, accusing them of authority abuse and freezing assets.
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2026-10-01
Petition submitted to Japanese government
Lawyers submitted a petition with over 174,600 signatures to Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki, urging action against U.S. sanctions.
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Common questions

What are the U.S. sanctions about?
The sanctions accuse the ICC leadership of abusing their authority, resulting in asset freezes.
How many signatures were collected for the petition?
The petition gathered over 174,600 signatures from supporters.
What is Japan's response to the sanctions?
Japan's government has expressed support for the ICC and is urged to engage in discussions with the U.S. to lift the sanctions.