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ICC Prosecutor Khan Suspended After Probe, Vote Needed

6/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

After an 18-month probe, the ICC’s executive bureau recommended chief prosecutor Karim Khan’s removal, leading to his suspension pending an Assembly vote.
A UN Office of Oversight Services report found Khan engaged in sexual contact, although a three-judge panel said the evidence failed to meet beyond-reasonable-doubt proof.
Removal needs at least 63 of the 125 member states to vote in a ballot, with the Assembly to set a session date.

History

Historical Context

The United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services was created in 1994 at the United States’ urging to curb waste and corruption, reporting to the Secretary-General and General Assembly. Its mandate to audit and investigate UN operations now underpins the ICC executive bureau’s proposal to suspend prosecutor Karim Khan after an OIOS report alleging sexual contact.

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Story summary

After an 18-month probe, the ICC’s executive bureau recommended chief prosecutor Karim Khan’s removal, leading to his suspension pending an Assembly vote.
A UN Office of Oversight Services report found Khan engaged in sexual contact, although a three-judge panel said the evidence failed to meet beyond-reasonable-doubt proof.
Removal needs at least 63 of the 125 member states to vote in a ballot, with the Assembly to set a session date.

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