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ICC Says It Will Not Be Swayed, Will Continue Mission Despite US Sanctions

Theo Kyodo News

The International Criminal Court said on October 4 that it will not be "swayed" by US sanctions and will keep carrying out its duties under the Rome Statute. The statement comes as tensions between the ICC and Washington escalate following US sanctions targeting court officials and bodies. Separately, Japanese media reported the arrest of a US Marine in Okinawa over an alleged murder and robbery.

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a statement on October 4 affirming it will not be "swayed" by US sanctions measures, while stressing that it will continue to fulfill its duties under the Rome Statute.

In the statement, the ICC said the sanctions do not change the court's commitment to carrying out its international judicial functions, including investigating and prosecuting individuals accused of committing serious crimes.

The move comes amid escalating tensions between the ICC and the Washington administration after the United States announced sanctions targeting the court's officials and bodies.

The ICC is a permanent international judicial body headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands, established under the Rome Statute to try individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.

Meanwhile, on the same day, Japanese media reported that a US Marine had been arrested in Okinawa Prefecture on charges related to a murder and robbery.