ICC Director Akane criticizes US sanctions: ``Trying to subvert the judiciary''

On the 6th, Tomoko Akane, director of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has been designated as a sanction target by the United States, attended an event hosted by a non-profit organization in Tokyo online and appealed, ``The ICC is the last bastion of the rule of law in the world.In order to survive, we need the support and support of people around the world.''

Director Akane said he was "deeply grateful" for the support from Japan, including the signature campaign, but criticized the sanctions, saying, "They are trying to subvert the judiciary with outside force. It is illegal and cannot be tolerated."

Although they have been able to receive wages and other payments through local banks, they are having trouble sending money, and companies have refused to do business with them due to sanctions. "I was treated like a criminal. Not only my economic freedom, but also my pride and dignity have been affected," he said. On the other hand, his colleagues said that they had carried out their duties even though they felt their lives were in danger, and said, ``I cannot be the only one who can't flinch.''