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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.
- Frame 1ICC Bureau puts chief prosecutor Karim Khan on suspension, putting the war-crimes court under member-state review.
- Frame 2The case stems from sexual-misconduct allegations involving a female aide; Khan denies wrongdoing.
- Frame 3The Bureau cited a U.N. oversight investigation, underlying evidence, judicial-expert advice, and written submissions.
- Frame 4Khan had already stepped aside in May 2025 while the external investigation moved through the ICC’s rulebook.
- Frame 5The Assembly of States Parties must decide whether Khan can remain prosecutor at the global court.
- Frame 6A special session will test whether 63 of 125 member states back removal in a secret ballot.
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- Jun 9, 7:02 AM EDT
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