Japan protests Russia’s extradition requests for ICC president Tomoko Akane and 8 other court staff
- Posted on October 9, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
Japan has strongly criticized Russia's diplomatic move requesting the extradition of the International Criminal Court's president, Tomoko Akane, and nine additional court personnel from the Netherlands. This escalation reflects heightened tensions between Tokyo and Moscow over international justice mechanisms and represents a significant challenge to the ICC's independence and operational capacity during ongoing geopolitical conflicts.
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Japan protests Russia’s extradition requests for ICC president Tomoko Akane and 8 other court staff
TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Friday slammed Russia's request for the extradition from the Netherlands of the president of the International Criminal Court, a Japanese national, and eight other officials
