ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Removed from Office

Published Jul 25, 10:28 AM UTC

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The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been removed from office by a vote of 82 to 13 among the 125 states parties, following sexual assault allegations by two women. The allegations, first reported in November 2024, involved a female staff member (Sarah) who accused Khan of unwanted sexual touching during a business trip, and a former intern (Patricia) who accused him of groping and harassment in 2009. A UN oversight body (OIOS) report in December 2025 found a 'factual basis' for the claims, though a panel of three judges later ruled the allegations were not proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Khan denied the allegations, calling them an Israeli-led intrigue. He had stepped back in May 2025 and was officially suspended in June 2026 before the final removal vote. Khan had previously sought arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Original headline: Internationaler Strafgerichtshof: Chefankläger Karim Khan abgesetzt

Original language: DE

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