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ICC prosecutor suspended over sexual misconduct allegations

ICC Bureau puts chief prosecutor Karim Khan on suspension, putting the war-crimes court under member-state review

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The International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan was suspended after the court’s Bureau referred disciplinary proceedings to the Assembly of States Parties.

  1. Frame 1ICC Bureau puts chief prosecutor Karim Khan on suspension, putting the war-crimes court under member-state review.
  2. Frame 2The case stems from sexual-misconduct allegations involving a female aide; Khan denies wrongdoing.
  3. Frame 3The Bureau cited a U.N. oversight investigation, underlying evidence, judicial-expert advice, and written submissions.
  4. Frame 4Khan had already stepped aside in May 2025 while the external investigation moved through the ICC’s rulebook.
  5. Frame 5The Assembly of States Parties must decide whether Khan can remain prosecutor at the global court.
  6. Frame 6A special session will test whether 63 of 125 member states back removal in a secret ballot.
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Jun 9, 7:23 AM EDT
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