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ICC Member States to Vote on Dismissing Prosecutor Karim Khan

The vote concerns chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who faces sexual misconduct allegations that he denies.

Talivio News · Global 24 July 2026, 08:48 1 min read

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Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are set to vote on the dismissal of chief prosecutor Karim Khan, according to multiple sources.

A lawyer has come forward with claims of sexual misconduct, and an ICC staff member has spoken publicly about alleged sexual abuse by Khan.

Khan has denied the allegations.

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Update — 24 July, 08:48

The 125 ICC member states are scheduled to hold a secret ballot this Friday to determine the future of prosecutor Karim Khan.

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Sources

investing.com — International Criminal Court members to vote on dismissing prosecutor Khan (opens in a new window) accessed 24 Jul 2026
Just Security — Before the Assembly: The Removal Vote and the Question of Fitness for Office (opens in a new window) accessed 24 Jul 2026

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