‘An attack against sovereign states’: ICC President slams US sanctions — how each outlet reported it
Tema: ‘An attack against sovereign states’: ICC President slams US sanctions
TASS: Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office seeks Netherlands extradition of 9 ICC officials — All nine have been placed on an international wanted list (https://tass.com/politics/2199217)
South China Morning Post: Japan angry after Russia seeks extradition of ICC chief targeted by US — A senior Japanese government spokesperson said it was regrettable that the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office had requested that Dutch authorities extradite International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and eight other officials. “Time and again we have conveyed to the Russian side that… (https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3370288/japan-angry-after-russia-seeks-extradition-icc-chief-targeted-us?utm_source=rss_feed)
The Straits Times: ICC urges members to make sure it can continue despite US sanctions — THE HAGUE, Oct 9 - The International Criminal Court on Friday strongly rejected the sanctions imposed on it by the US government and called on its member states to make sure it can continue to function. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/icc-urges-members-to-make-sure-it-can-continue-despite-us-sanctions)
Middle East Eye: EU vows to protect ICC from US sanctions as governments rally behind court — EU vows to protect ICC from US sanctions as governments rally behind court The European Union on Friday condemned US sanctions on the International Criminal Court as “deeply regrettable” and pledged to take “any necessary measures” to ensure The Hague-based tribunal can continue its work. In a… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/eu-vows-protect-icc-after-us-sanctions)
The Hindu: Japan protests Russia’s extradition requests for ICC president Tomoko Akane and eight other court staff — Japan has criticized Russia’s request for the extradition of the International Criminal Court’s president and eight other tribunal officials from the Netherlands, where the court is based (https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/japan-protests-russias-extradition-requests-for-icc-president-tomoko-akane-and-eight-other-court-staff/article71565657.ece)
Middle East Eye: UN chief condemns US sanctions on ICC as international backlash grows — UN chief condemns US sanctions on ICC as international backlash grows UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday condemned the US decision to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court, saying he was "deeply alarmed by the expected impact" of the measures. "Today's decision marks a… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/un-chief-condemns-us-sanctions-icc-international-backlash-grows)
Al Jazeera: ‘An attack against sovereign states’: ICC President slams US sanctions — International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has responded to US sanctions imposed to ‘defend sovereignty’. (https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/9/an-attack-against-sovereign-states-icc-president-slams-us-sanctions?traffic_source=rss)
Middle East Eye: 'History will judge this moment': ICC urges member states to defend the institution — 'History will judge this moment': ICC urges member states to defend the institution Tomoko Akane, the president of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has urged member nations to actively defend the institution after the United States imposed sanctions on it. “This is not just about defending a… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/history-will-judge-moment-icc-urges-member-states-defend-institution)
Middle East Eye: Trump says ICC sanctions aimed at defending Netanyahu and others — Trump says ICC sanctions aimed at defending Netanyahu and others US President Donald Trump has said Washington’s sanctions on the International Criminal Court were intended to defend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others from prosecution, not himself. As Secretary of State Marco… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-says-icc-sanctions-aimed-defending-netanyahu-and-others)