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July 24, 2026
ICC Member States Vote to Remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Amid Misconduct Allegations
- The International Criminal Court's member states voted to remove Karim Khan as chief prosecutor after allegations of serious misconduct surfaced.
- Khan has denied the allegations, which include sexual abuse, and the court's governing body had previously voted to suspend him.
- The vote highlights increasing tensions between the ICC and the U.S., particularly regarding the court's authority and ongoing investigations.
2 Sources
- The ICC is far from perfect – but it can hold the likes of Trump, Putin and Netanyahu to account | Steve BloomfieldJul 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM · The Guardian
- ICC member states reportedly vote to dismiss chief prosecutor KhanJul 24, 2026 at 5:58 PM · CNN