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Japan Diet group urges gov't to request US lift sanctions on ICC chief
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· September 15, 2026
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Key points The group is urging the government to ask the United States to lift sanctions on the International Criminal Court chief. A cross-party group of lawmakers focused on human rights diplomacy has made a request to the government.
A cross-party group of lawmakers focused on human rights diplomacy has made a request to the government. The group is urging the government to ask the United States to lift sanctions on the International Criminal Court chief. This request was made on Tuesday.
Further details about the request and the sanctions are available from the source. The group's actions are part of their efforts on human rights issues.
The government has been asked to take immediate action on this matter, but no additional information is provided about the expected outcome or response.
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