Karim Khan, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, has stepped aside during an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. This decision comes after complaints from a former employee regarding unwanted sexual contact. The incidents reportedly occurred over the past year in various locations, including the prosecutor's office and during international trips. Khan's temporary absence is a setback for the ICC, currently involved in politically sensitive war-crime cases against leaders such as Vladimir Putin of Russia and Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, with deputy prosecutors expected to take over his duties.
Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the ICC, has stepped aside amid allegations of sexual misconduct, further complicating ongoing war-crimes cases against Israel and Russia.
The allegations against Khan involve unwanted sexual contact over a year, occurring in various locations including The Hague and during work trips.
Under Khan's leadership, the ICC prosecutor's office pursued politically charged arrest warrants against high-profile leaders, which added significant pressure to his role at the Hague.
Khan’s temporary departure represents a notable setback for the ICC as it grapples with ongoing cases involving politically sensitive figures like Putin and Netanyahu.
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