According to a report by the Japan Keizai newspaper on August 22, on the 21st, the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Michiko Akane, commented on being listed as a target of sanctions by the US government, calling for support from her home country.
This was something that was to be expected in some way, and so it wasn't surprising," read a comment from the author, Chikeng, as he published his works through the literary journal "New Yorker". "The most important thing is to prevent it from becoming the beginning of international 'legalism' ending."
She said: "Japan and Japan's support will become important key factors."
Akane Tomoko (right) and Dutch Foreign Minister Berndsen on social media
In response to the decision by the Trump administration in the United States to target two individuals, including ICC President Fatiha Aboukat, the United Nations and several ICC member states have voiced strong criticism. UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed 'serious concern'.
On the 20th, Akane held talks with Berndsen, the Dutch foreign minister, who is the head of the ICC. After the talks, Berndsen stated that the Netherlands "strongly supports the International Criminal Court" and praised Akane's leadership.
According to Kyodo News, in contrast, Japan has a passive attitude, seemingly indifferent to the matter. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Akamine only expressed "deep regret".
