ICC member states vote to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan
First reportAl Jazeera · 24 Jul, 08:26Z
Latest reportNPR · 24 Jul, 21:37Z
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Why it matters
What
ICC member states voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan after an oversight committee found serious misconduct.
Why
It is the court’s first ouster of a chief prosecutor, following sexual misconduct allegations dating to 2021 that Khan denies.
Watch
Responses from the United States and Venezuela highlight geopolitical tensions surrounding the court.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.
Summary
- 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.