States Parties Remove ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan

Overview

• The Assembly of States Parties voted 82 of 125 in favor of removing Karim Khan on Friday July 24, 2026, saying he committed a serious breach of duty.
• Khan had been on temporary leave and was suspended from official duties while a roughly two‑year investigation examined complaints of sexual misconduct.
• Two women have publicly accused Khan of unwanted sexual conduct with one describing a non‑consensual sexual relationship in a CNN interview and a second going on record with The Guardian.
• Khan and his lawyer Tayab Ali deny the allegations and say he will legally challenge the removal, setting up an appeal that could prolong uncertainty over the prosecutor post.
• The removal raises practical and political questions about leadership for ongoing ICC work, including high‑profile arrest warrants Khan sought, and adds to debates over the court’s governance and credibility.