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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.

SourcesAl Jazeera08:26 UTCSouth China Morning Post18:17 UTCThe Guardian18:37 UTCThe New York Times20:18 UTCNPR21:37 UTCSave

Al Jazeera, South China Morning Post, The Guardian, The New York Times and NPR

Key points

From NPR’s report
  • 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.

Why it matters. It is the court’s first ouster of a chief prosecutor, following sexual misconduct allegations dating to 2021 that Khan denies.

What to watch. Responses from the United States and Venezuela highlight geopolitical tensions surrounding the court.

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“ICC prosecutor Karim Khan faces removal vote: What’s the case about?”

Key points from Al Jazeera
  • ICC member states will vote secretly on whether to fire prosecutor Karim Khan.
  • Khan faces sexual misconduct allegations from a junior colleague named Sarah.
  • The vote follows a more-than two-year saga amid Gaza war crimes investigations.
  • If dismissed, an election for a new ICC prosecutor would be held next year.
  • Khan denies wrongdoing and argues the process is unjustified and unlawful.
SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera

“International Criminal Court members dismiss prosecutor Karim ‌Khan, insiders say”

Key points from South China Morning Post
  • ICC member states vote 82 of 125 to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan.
  • Khan denies wrongdoing; lawyers call dismissal unlawful and unfair.
  • US launches renewed diplomatic campaign to dismantle the ICC.
  • Officials cited inappropriate sexual relationship with a junior ICC lawyer.
  • Election process for a new ICC prosecutor begins; warrants remain.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post

“Karim Khan ousted from role as prosecutor of international criminal court”

Key points from The Guardian
  • ICC member states voted 82 to oust Karim Khan from office.
  • Disciplinary process followed allegations of sexual abuse by Khan.
  • The decision occurred at a UN headquarters special meeting in New York.
  • Khan denies the allegations and calls the process unfair.
  • His nine-year mandate since 2021 led the court’s prosecution division.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian

“ICC member states vote to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan”

Key points from NPR
  • 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.
SourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPR

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera“ICC prosecutor Karim Khan faces removal vote: What’s the case about?”
Key points from Al Jazeera
  • ICC member states will vote secretly on whether to fire prosecutor Karim Khan.
  • Khan faces sexual misconduct allegations from a junior colleague named Sarah.
  • The vote follows a more-than two-year saga amid Gaza war crimes investigations.
  • If dismissed, an election for a new ICC prosecutor would be held next year.
  • Khan denies wrongdoing and argues the process is unjustified and unlawful.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post“International Criminal Court members dismiss prosecutor Karim ‌Khan, insiders say”
Key points from South China Morning Post
  • ICC member states vote 82 of 125 to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan.
  • Khan denies wrongdoing; lawyers call dismissal unlawful and unfair.
  • US launches renewed diplomatic campaign to dismantle the ICC.
  • Officials cited inappropriate sexual relationship with a junior ICC lawyer.
  • Election process for a new ICC prosecutor begins; warrants remain.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“Karim Khan ousted from role as prosecutor of international criminal court”
Key points from The Guardian
  • ICC member states voted 82 to oust Karim Khan from office.
  • Disciplinary process followed allegations of sexual abuse by Khan.
  • The decision occurred at a UN headquarters special meeting in New York.
  • Khan denies the allegations and calls the process unfair.
  • His nine-year mandate since 2021 led the court’s prosecution division.
SourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPR“ICC member states vote to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan”
Key points from NPR
  • 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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