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Trump Sanctions ICC Chief, Halts Key Investigations

5/17/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump's sanctions against ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan have crippled the court's functionality, cutting off his email and bank access. Investigations, particularly into Sudan, have come to a standstill. To make matters worse, allegations of sexual misconduct against Khan have surfaced, deepening the ICC's turmoil.

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U.S. President Donald Trump's sanctions against ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan have crippled the court's functionality, cutting off his email and bank access. Investigations, particularly into Sudan, have come to a standstill. To make matters worse, allegations of sexual misconduct against Khan have surfaced, deepening the ICC's turmoil.