ICC dismisses chief prosecutor Karim Khan over misconduct claims
Member states of the International Criminal Court voted on Friday to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan was accused of engaging in an improper sexual relationship with a junior ICC staff member and of seeking to stop her from pursuing her complaint. Khan denied the allegations.
Why it matters
Khan's removal deprives the world's permanent war-crimes court of its lead prosecutor, raising questions about its leadership, credibility and internal handling of misconduct.
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Part of the July 25, 2026 brief.