- The United States views the International Criminal Court as a threat to national sovereignty.
- The US seeks to dismantle ICC authority, claiming the court unfairly targeted Israel, while Japan pledges support.
Japan urged Washington not to sanction the International Criminal Court president.
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Updated Aug 27
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Japan urged Washington not to sanction the International Criminal Court president.
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International Criminal Court
intergovernmental organization and international tribunal
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