Trump administration sanctions sitting president of the International Criminal Court for 'abuses of power'

The Trump administration sanctioned two ICC officials, Tomoko Akane and Abdoulaye Seye, over allegations related to investigations of U.S. war crimes in Afghanistan and alleged crimes in Gaza. Officials accused the ICC of abusing its authority and exceeding its mandate. The International Criminal Court responded by stating that the sanctions undermine the rule of law and constitute a flagrant attack against judicial independence.