Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, vowed Wednesday to resist U.S. sanctions against her and protect the Hague-based judicial body amid mounting pressure from Washington."I have no reason to incur (U.S.) sanctions," Akane said at a closely watched online press conference. "I will resist any adverse consequences."The administration of President Donald Trump has taken a hostile stance toward the ICC over its investigations, including into alleged war crimes by U.S. service members."The ICC must not be dismantled," Akane said, calling on ICC member states, including he…READ FULL ARTICLE
