International Criminal Court member states dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan
Member states of the International Criminal Court have voted to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following sexual misconduct allegations.
The Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has removed Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from his post following sexual misconduct allegations, according to diplomatic sources. A total of 82 of the 125 represented member states voted in favor of his dismissal, which was publicly supported by nations including France, Norway, and the Netherlands.
Khan, 56, was accused of sexual harassment involving a subordinate, allegations he has consistently denied. Before his removal, Khan had temporarily stepped aside from his duties during the inquiry. He gained global prominence for issuing an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin over alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
Sources: Flux24