The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Senegal issued a communiqué on the 20th, expressing “deep concern” over the recent announcement by the United States of sanctions against Senegalese senior attorney Abdoulaye Saye, and reiterated its support for the International Criminal Court. The communiqué reaffirmed Senegal's support for multilateralism, international law and international judicial independence, and stated that consultations will continue with African and international partners to maintain the integrity, independence and effective operation of the International Criminal Court. US Secretary of State Rubio issued a statement on the 18th saying that on the same day, the United States imposed sanctions on the President of the International Criminal Court, Tomoko Akane of Japanese nationality, and Abdoulaye Thaye of Senegalese nationality. Rubio said the two were “directly involved in investigations, arrests, detentions, or prosecutions by the International Criminal Court against officials of countries that have not agreed to accept its jurisdiction.” In recent years, the United States has repeatedly announced sanctions against ICC judges and prosecutors on the grounds that the International Criminal Court has investigated US personnel and issued arrest warrants for the Prime Minister of Israel and the former Minister of Defense.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Senegal issued a communiqué on the 20th, expressing “deep concern” over the recent announcement by the United States of sanctions against Senegalese senior attorney Abdoulaye Saye, and reiterated its support for the International Criminal Court. The communiqué reaffirmed Senegal's support for multilateralism, international law and international judicial independence, and stated that consultations will continue with African and international partners to maintain the integrity, independence and effective operation of the International Criminal Court. US Secretary of State Rubio issued a statement on the 18th saying that on the same day, the United States imposed sanctions on the President of the International Criminal Court, Tomoko Akane of Japanese nationality, and Abdoulaye Thaye of Senegalese nationality. Rubio said the two were “directly involved in investigations, arrests, detentions, or prosecutions by the International Criminal Court against officials of countries that have not agreed to accept its jurisdiction.” In recent years, the United States has repeatedly announced sanctions against ICC judges and prosecutors on the grounds that the International Criminal Court has investigated US personnel and issued arrest warrants for the Prime Minister of Israel and the former Minister of Defense.