ICC prosecutor Khan removed over sexual misconduct allegations: Sources
Member states of the International Criminal Court voted to remove prosecutor Karim Khan following sexual misconduct allegations that emerged nearly two years prior. Khan's legal team contests the removal as politically motivated, particularly in relation to his pursuit of arrest warrants against Israeli officials over the Gaza conflict.
The International Criminal Court's member states have voted to dismiss the institution's chief prosecutor following allegations of sexual misconduct. According to diplomatic sources, a majority of the court's 125 member states supported the removal of Karim Khan, whose tenure had become increasingly contentious amid geopolitical tensions.
Khan's office has characterized the proceedings as politically driven, arguing that the removal represents retaliation for his pursuit of arrest warrants against Israeli leadership in connection with the Gaza conflict. His legal representatives have challenged the legitimacy of the removal process, contending that it violated procedural fairness standards and lacked evidentiary support. Khan himself has denied the allegations against him.
The prosecutor's tenure was marked by significant international investigations and warrant issuances. His office oversaw the pursuit of arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials related to military operations in Gaza and also conducted investigations into United States personnel regarding activities in Afghanistan. These actions drew sharp responses from major powers, with the Trump administration imposing sanctions on Khan and other ICC staff members and subsequently declaring its intention to undermine the institution itself.
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