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ICC chief prosecutor ousted over sexual assault allegations

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has been on leave since May 2025 after an aide accused him of sexual assault.

SourcesAl Jazeera18:38 UTCThe Wall Street Journal19:57 UTCSave

Key points

From Al Jazeera’s report
  • ICC member states vote to dismiss Karim Khan as prosecutor.
  • Majority from 125 member states supported removal, per diplomatic sources.
  • Khan faced sexual misconduct allegations from a junior colleague identified as Sarah.
  • Removal follows years of pressure and sanctions from the Trump administration.
  • Khan led warrants for Israeli leaders and investigated U.S. personnel in Afghanistan.

Why it matters. The allegations have raised questions about internal investigations and leadership accountability at the International Criminal Court.

What to watch. The ICC's review of the allegations and decisions about Khan's status and the prosecutor's office leadership.

Coverage

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“ICC prosecutor Khan removed over sexual misconduct allegations: Sources”

Key points from Al Jazeera
  • ICC member states vote to dismiss Karim Khan as prosecutor.
  • Majority from 125 member states supported removal, per diplomatic sources.
  • Khan faced sexual misconduct allegations from a junior colleague identified as Sarah.
  • Removal follows years of pressure and sanctions from the Trump administration.
  • Khan led warrants for Israeli leaders and investigated U.S. personnel in Afghanistan.
SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera“ICC prosecutor Khan removed over sexual misconduct allegations: Sources”
Key points from Al Jazeera
  • ICC member states vote to dismiss Karim Khan as prosecutor.
  • Majority from 125 member states supported removal, per diplomatic sources.
  • Khan faced sexual misconduct allegations from a junior colleague identified as Sarah.
  • Removal follows years of pressure and sanctions from the Trump administration.
  • Khan led warrants for Israeli leaders and investigated U.S. personnel in Afghanistan.

Why it’s in the Brief

Ranked 8th of 10.

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