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ICC President Akane Says the World Must Not Stay Silent on Illegal Threats to the Rule of Law

From NHK · () Japanese

Translated from Japanese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane delivered an online speech at an event in Tokyo.
  • Akane said people should not remain silent in the face of illegal threats to the rule of law.
  • The source description says the sanctions imposed on her by the Trump administration were also referenced.

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane spoke online at an event held in Tokyo. According to the source, she addressed illegal threats to the rule of law and said that remaining silent would amount to accepting rule by force.

Remaining silent in the face of illegal threats to the rule of law amounts to accepting rule by force

· Tomoko AkaneThe ICC president’s online speech focused on responding to threats against the rule of law.
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