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Saturday, July 25Saturday, July 25The International Criminal Court’s member states voted on Friday to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan from his position following allegations of sexual misconduct. The decision was made during a special session of the Assembly of States Parties in New York, with 82 out of 125 member states voting in favor of his removal.
Khan, who has consistently denied the allegations, plans to legally challenge his dismissal. His lawyer, Tayab Ali, stated on social media that Khan would contest the decision.
The allegations against Khan involve coercive sexual behavior over a 12-month period with a Malaysian lawyer who was an ICC employee. The alleged victim first spoke publicly about the allegations in a CNN interview earlier this month.
Khan was suspended in June following an investigation by the ICC's oversight body, which found evidence of serious misconduct and a breach of his official duties. However, Khan has maintained his innocence and has cooperated with the investigators.
The vote to remove Khan comes at a time when the ICC is facing significant political pressure, particularly from the United States. The U.S. has been critical of the ICC and has imposed sanctions on some of its officials. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently stated that the ICC and its supporters are waging a war against the United States through legal texts and treaties.
Khan's removal will not affect the validity of arrest warrants already issued by the ICC, as those decisions are made by the court's judges, not the prosecutor. The member states will now begin the process of selecting a new chief prosecutor, which is expected to take until next year.
Khan became a prominent figure in international criminal law after seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. He has also pursued cases against Russian President Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
The allegations against Khan have been a source of controversy and have raised questions about the integrity and independence of the ICC. The court has been under increasing pressure from the U.S. and Israel, which have been critical of its investigations into alleged crimes in the Palestinian territories.
In response to Khan's removal, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated that while it is good that Khan is gone, he is just a small part of a corrupt institution. The U.S. has made it clear that it does not recognize the jurisdiction of the ICC and has no plans to change its stance.
The process to select a new chief prosecutor will begin immediately, with diplomats expecting it to be completed by next year.
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