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ICC Prosecutor Khan Ousted
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ICC member states voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan on July 24, 2026, following an investigation into serious sexual misconduct allegations. The vote followed a June conclusion of serious misconduct by the court's governing body.
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Full story →US welcomes removal of International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan
The International Criminal Court (ICC) voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan for serious misconduct and serious breach of duty.
Khan was accused of sexual misconduct involving a female aide and attempted to prevent her from pursuing the allegations; he has denied wrongdoing.
The US welcomed the removal, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio announcing a campaign against the ICC.
Human Rights Watch said the ICC must maintain high accountability standards for a safe workplace.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Members of ICC to vote on firing prosecutor Khan over misconduct allegation
ICC member states to vote Friday on firing chief prosecutor Karim Khan over alleged sexual misconduct.
The allegation has damaged the tribunal's credibility.
The vote occurs as the U.S. has intensified attacks on the court.
Earlier · 9h ago
Full story →ICC removes prosecutor Karim Khan over misconduct allegations
The ICC's member states voted to remove Prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations.
This is the first time a sitting ICC prosecutor has been ousted.
The allegations were investigated before the vote.
Earlier · 3h ago
Full story →ICC prosecutor Karim Khan sacked from office after allegations of sexual abuse
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan was removed from office on Friday by member states.
The removal followed the court's governing body concluding in June that Khan committed serious misconduct related to sexual abuse allegations.
of 125 ICC member states voted in favor of Khan's ouster during a special meeting at UN headquarters in New York.
