The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed its Prosecutor Karim Khan following a finding of serious misconduct and breach of duty by the Assembly of States Parties.

• Karim Khan has been removed from his position as ICC Prosecutor.
• The decision was made by the Assembly of States Parties on 24 July.
• Deputy Prosecutors Nazhat Shameem Khan and Mame Mandiaye Niang will continue to lead the office.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has voted to dismiss its Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, following allegations of serious misconduct, including an inappropriate sexual relationship with a junior lawyer.

• 82 of the court's 125 member states supported Khan's removal.
• Karim Khan denies the allegations and plans to challenge the decision.
• The dismissal triggers an election process for a new prosecutor, expected next year, while existing ICC warrants remain unaffected.

Members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have voted to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct.

• 82 members voted in favour of his removal.
• The ICC’s oversight body found Khan committed a “serious breach of duty and serious misconduct” involving a junior staff member.
• Khan denies the allegations and intends to challenge the decision, while the ICC stated its commitment to a respectful working environment.