Karim Khan has been formally removed as Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) after a vote by the Court’s Assembly of States Parties, with 82 of the 125 member states supporting his dismissal.
The decision follows allegations of sexual misconduct against Khan, accusations he has consistently denied. Throughout the proceedings, Khan maintained that he had committed no wrongdoing.
Khan had served as the ICC’s Chief Prosecutor since 2021, overseeing investigations into some of the world’s most significant international crimes. During his tenure, he became one of the Court’s most prominent figures, particularly after seeking arrest warrants and legal action against leaders involved in major international conflicts.
His removal comes at a sensitive time for the Hague-based court, which is currently handling several high-profile investigations and prosecutions involving alleged war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
The ICC has not yet announced who will permanently succeed Khan as Prosecutor, while the Court continues its ongoing judicial work under its established procedures.
