International Criminal Court member states remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan

Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) voted on Friday to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from office. Out of 123 member nations, 82 supported his dismissal following allegations of "serious misconduct and grave breach of duty."

The decision follows investigations into misconduct claims against Khan, occurring alongside broader political pressure and criticism directed at the tribunal by external actors, including the United States. Khan had served as the court's chief prosecutor since 2021, overseeing major international war crimes inquiries.

Sources: Der Standard