TPI President Warns

TPI president Tomoko Akane says U.S. government under Donald Trump is trying to obstruct international justice by imposing sanctions on the court.

“O tribunal continuará a cumprir plenamente seu mandato com independência e imparcialidade, agindo apenas com base na lei e nas evidências, em nome das inúmeras vítimas de crimes graves”

U.S. Sanctions Target TPI

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims Trump administration wants to prevent TPI from prosecuting American citizens.

TPI Under Fire

TPI faces criticism for issuing arrest warrants against Israeli officials and investigating U.S. military actions in Afghanistan.

Trump's Sanctions Timeline

Trump administration announced sanctions on October 9, same day Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to South African jurist Navanethem Pillay.

TPI's Response

TPI president says U.S. actions are 'extraordinary' and 'unprecedented' threats to judges, prosecutors, and the institution itself.

Sanctions Details

U.S. Treasury Department set 6-month implementation period for sanctions with exceptions for telecommunications, computer programs, pension payments, and detainees.

TPI's Stance

TPI president says court will continue to operate independently and impartially based on law and evidence for victims of serious crimes.

“O tribunal continuará a cumprir plenamente seu mandato com independência e imparcialidade, agindo apenas com base na lei e nas evidências, em nome das inúmeras vítimas de crimes graves”

TPI's Call to Action

TPI president urges all 193 UN member states to take concrete measures to defend the court.

TPI's Contrast

TPI president highlights stark contrast between global recognition of international justice and U.S. efforts to undermine the institution.

TPI's Independence

TPI president states court will continue to operate independently and impartially despite U.S. sanctions.

TPI's Mission

TPI president emphasizes court's role in protecting victims of serious crimes through law and evidence.

TPI's Global Reach

TPI president calls for global action to defend the court, not just 125 member states.

TPI's Future

TPI president says court will continue to operate independently and impartially despite U.S. sanctions.

TPI's Stance on Sanctions

TPI president states U.S. sanctions will not succeed in obstructing international justice.