The International Criminal Court votes to remove Karim Khan as chief prosecutor following allegations of sexual misconduct.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has voted to remove Karim Khan from his position as chief prosecutor following a finding of serious misconduct. The Assembly of States Parties passed the decision with 82 votes in favor after an extensive investigation revealed that Karim Khan engaged in an improper sexual relationship with a junior staff member and attempted to prevent her from pursuing a formal complaint. The removal comes during a period of significant pressure for the global institution. The administration has launched a campaign to dismantle the ICC, viewing it as a threat to U.S. sovereignty. Additionally, the administration imposed sanctions on Karim Khan and several other staff members in retaliation for investigations into Israeli officials in Gaza and U.S. military personnel in Afghanistan. While Karim Khan intends to challenge the lawfulness of the decision, his two deputy prosecutors, Nazhat Shameen Khan and Mame Mandiaye Niang, will lead the office until a new chief is elected.

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