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Karim Khan

Also known as: former prosecutor Karim Khan

Former ICC chief prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations in 2026 after pushing for Netanyahu war crimes charges in 2024.

2026-06-092026-07-28

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Photo by RONEN ZVULUN / POOL / AFP Audio By Vocalize Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the subject of an ICC arrest warrant, on Sunday bashed former prosecutor Karim Khan as a "con job," following his dismissal over allegations of sexual misconduct.

    Netanyahu revels in removal of 'con job' ICC prosecutor
  3. The Standard

    The International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan has been shown the door for sexual misconduct, ending his stint five years after his appointment.

    President Ruto's ex-lawyer ousted as ICC prosecutor over sexual abuse claims
  4. The Standard

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the subject of an ICC arrest warrant, on Sunday bashed former prosecutor Karim Khan as a "con job," following his dismissal over allegations of sexual misconduct.

    Netanyahu revels in removal of 'con job' ICC prosecutor
  5. Citizen Digital

    ICC prosecutor Karim Khan removed over 'serious misconduct' By AFP July 25, 2026 01:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Khan, who denies sexual misconduct ‘of any kind’, has temporarily stepped aside as head

    ICC prosecutor Karim Khan removed over 'serious misconduct'
  6. Capital News

    HAGUE, Netherlands, Jul 25 — Members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have voted to dismiss Karim Khan as chief prosecutor for alleged sexual misconduct.

    ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations
  7. Citizen Digital

    ICC member states decide fate of embattled prosecutor Karim Khan By AFP July 25, 2026 01:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan attends an interview with

    ICC member states decide fate of embattled prosecutor Karim Khan
  8. June 2026
  9. The Standard

    The International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan has been suspended pending the final phase of a sexual misconduct investigation and a vote by the Assembly of State Parties.

    ICC suspends prosecutor over sex abuse claims
  10. Citizen Digital

    ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan suspended amid sex abuse claims By AFP June 09, 2026 06:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan speaks during an interview with

    ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan suspended amid sex abuse claims
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeA key governing body of the International Criminal Court on Monday suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan as he faces sexual abuse allegations against a member of his office.

    ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan suspended over sex abuse claims

Yesterday

  1. Netanyahu calls dismissed ICC prosecutor Karim Khan a 'con job'

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, subject of an ICC arrest warrant, has criticized former prosecutor Karim Khan as a "con job" following Khan's dismissal over allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan had pushed in 2024 for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials to be charged with alleged war crimes related to the Gaza war.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 July

  1. ICC prosecutor Karim Khan removed over sexual misconduct allegations

    International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan has been ousted for sexual misconduct, ending his tenure five years after his appointment.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Netanyahu criticizes ousted ICC prosecutor over war crimes charges

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an ICC arrest warrant, attacked former prosecutor Karim Khan as a "con job" after Khan's removal for sexual misconduct allegations. Khan had pushed in 2024 for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials to be charged with war crimes over the Gaza war; 82 of 125 ICC member nations voted to remove him on Friday.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 July

  1. ICC member states vote to dismiss prosecutor Khan

    International Criminal Court member states voted to remove prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct against a female staff member. Khan, who denies the allegations, was dismissed by 82 of 125 members for "serious misconduct and a serious breach of duty."

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. ICC members vote to remove prosecutor Karim Khan for misconduct

    The International Criminal Court's 125 member states voted 82–in favour to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan over alleged sexual misconduct, including an improper sexual relationship with a junior staff member and attempts to stop her complaint. Khan, elected in 2021, has denied all allegations and said he will challenge the decision through legal mechanisms.

    25 July 2026 · Capital News

  3. ICC member states vote on suspended prosecutor Karim Khan's fate

    The International Criminal Court's 125 member states convened Friday to decide the fate of prosecutor Karim Khan, who was suspended over allegations of sexual assault against a staff member, which he denies. Khan stepped back from his duties in May 2025 to fight the allegations made by a female colleague after an inquiry launched the previous year.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 10 June

  1. ICC suspends prosecutor pending sexual misconduct investigation outcome

    The International Criminal Court has suspended Prosecutor Karim Khan pending the final phase of a sexual misconduct investigation and a vote by the Assembly of State Parties. Khan, a British lawyer, has repeatedly denied the allegations.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 9 June

  1. ICC suspends chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct

    The ICC's governing body suspended Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following a review of UN investigation findings and recommendations from an independent panel; Khan denied the allegations through his lawyers, calling the suspension unlawful and procedurally unfair.

    9 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. ICC suspends chief prosecutor Khan over sexual abuse allegations

    The International Criminal Court's governing bureau suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan with immediate effect as he faces sexual abuse allegations against a member of his office, referring his case to the wider Assembly of State Parties. Khan, who took a leave of absence in May 2025 to contest the allegations he denies, has already been removed from pleading in the court's most high-profile cases.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. ICC suspends chief prosecutor Khan over sex abuse allegations

    The International Criminal Court's governing bureau has suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan with immediate effect as he faces sexual abuse allegations against a member of his office, though the bureau noted the suspension does not indicate the final outcome. Khan, who had already taken leave of absence in May 2025 to fight the allegations he denies, will have his case referred to the wider Assembly of State Parties for final decision.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

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