The US government designated the ICC for sanctions on the 21st. ICC President Akane Tomoko (赤根智子) said there was no surprise, urged that this not be regarded as the beginning of the end of the rule of law, and appealed for Japanese support, saying it would be an important key.
According to a report from Brussels, the US government designated the International Criminal Court for sanctions on the 21st of this month. No article providing detailed background on the announcement or the scope of the sanctions was attached, but the developments were reported in connection with remarks by a person close to the ICC's registrar.
ICC President Akane Tomoko (赤根智子) is reported to have commented on the sanctions that they were "to some extent expected and were not a surprise." No specific details were provided on the scope of the impact or possible responses, and the remarks were presented as President Akane Tomoko's (赤根智子) views.
Akane Tomoko (赤根智子) appealed for efforts to ensure that this did not become "the beginning of the end of the international rule of law," emphasizing that Japan and the people of Japan would be key sources of support. The wording also suggested Japan's response and the future shape of international cooperation.
The comments by President Akane Tomoko (赤根智子) were reported as part of an announcement by Bungeishunju's Promotions Department on its official X account concerning a book authored by Akane Tomoko (赤根智子). The existence of an official source for the information was presented as supporting the report.