ICC member states vote to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan
ICC member states voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan after an oversight committee found serious misconduct.
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“ICC member states vote to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan”
ICC member states vote to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan
Key points
- The ICC Assembly of States Parties voted to remove Karim Khan from office.
- Khan faced sexual misconduct allegations, which he denies, dating back to 2021.
- The vote marks the first time a chief prosecutor was ousted from the ICC.
- The decision followed a finding of 'serious misconduct' by the oversight body's committee.
- U.S. and Venezuela responses highlighted geopolitical tensions surrounding the court.
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ICC member states voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan after an oversight committee found serious misconduct.