Overview
- The Assembly of States Parties voted to remove Khan on Friday, July 24, 2026, with 82 of 125 states in favor, 13 against and 15 abstentions in a secret ballot held in New York.
- The decision follows allegations by a former staffer that Khan engaged in non‑consensual sexual contact and a United Nations commission report that was reported to find misconduct.
- A separate three‑judge ICC review faulted the UN probe for procedural weaknesses, saying investigators did not sufficiently test witness credibility, and Khan’s lawyers say no proven misconduct exists.
- Khan had stepped aside in May 2025 and was formally suspended in June 2026; delegates rejected a delaying motion before starting the vote.
- The removal does not automatically cancel Khan’s pending arrest warrants and it prompted calls from Israel and others to revoke them, leaving the court facing intense scrutiny over its investigative processes and political independence.