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ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Ousted

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Ousted

The International Criminal Court's member states voted overwhelmingly to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, marking the first such dismissal in the court's history.

Khan denied the claims and vowed to challenge his removal as supporters charted a path forward.

The unprecedented vote represents a major institutional crisis for the ICC. The dismissal raises questions about the court's leadership and its ongoing investigations.

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International Criminal Court
Intergovernmental organization and international tribunal
Karim Khan zand
Founder of the Zand Dynasty (1751–1779)