The vote concerns chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who faces sexual misconduct allegations that he denies.
KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA
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.
The 125 ICC member states are scheduled to hold a secret ballot this Friday to determine the future of prosecutor Karim Khan.
The 125 member states of the ICC will determine the fate of prosecutor Karim Khan through a secret ballot vote scheduled for this Friday.
The ICC's 125 member states have voted to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 members supporting the removal. This decision, announced by the oversight body, marks the first such dismissal in the court's history following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault. While Karim Khan has been ousted for what officials termed 'serious misconduct', his legal team stated he will challenge the decision through all available mechanisms.
The ICC member states have voted to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan following a months-long removal process triggered by allegations of sexual assault. In a historic first for the court, 82 of the 125 member states voted for his dismissal over what was cited as serious misconduct and a breach of duty. While Karim Khan continues to deny the allegations, his legal team has stated they will challenge the decision through all available mechanisms, claiming the proceedings ignored due process.
ICC member states have voted by a large majority of 82 to 125 to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan for serious misconduct and breach of duty, marking the first such dismissal in the court's history. The decision follows a months-long removal process regarding allegations of sexual assault first emerging nearly two years ago. While Karim Khan continues to deny the allegations, his legal team claims the decision ignored due process and have announced plans to challenge the removal through all available mechanisms.
The ICC member states have officially dismissed prosecutor Karim Khan following a secret ballot in which 82 of the 125 member states voted for his removal. This marks the first such dismissal in the court's history, based on findings of serious misconduct and breach of duty regarding allegations of sexual assault. While Karim Khan continues to deny all claims, his legal team has announced plans to challenge the decision, arguing that the process ignored due process.
ICC member states have voted by secret ballot to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 out of 125 states supporting the removal in the court's first such dismissal. While the oversight body cited serious misconduct and breach of duty, Karim Khan's legal team has contested the decision as unlawful, procedurally unfair, and a violation of due process. Karim Khan intends to challenge the removal through all available legal mechanisms.
ICC member states have voted by secret ballot to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 out of 125 nations supporting his removal over allegations of serious misconduct and sexual assault. This unprecedented decision, marking the first such dismissal in the court's history, follows a months-long process triggered by a former colleague. While the oversight body announced his removal, legal representatives for Karim Khan maintain the decision ignored due process, is procedurally unfair, and have vowed to challenge the outcome through all available mechanisms.
ICC member states have officially voted to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan following a months-long removal process triggered by allegations of coercive sexual behavior from a former colleague. In a secret ballot, 82 of the 125 member states voted to remove Karim Khan for serious misconduct, marking the first such dismissal in the history of the court. While the prosecutor's legal team has denounced the proceedings as procedurally unfair and unlawful, they have announced plans to challenge the decision through all available mechanisms.
ICC member states have officially voted to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan following a months-long removal process triggered by allegations of coercive sexual behavior from a former colleague. In a secret ballot, 82 of the 125 member states supported the dismissal, marking the first time in the court's history that a prosecutor has been removed. While the ICC oversight body cited serious misconduct and breach of duty, legal representatives for Karim Khan have denied the allegations, labeling the proceedings unlawful and procedurally unfair, and have pledged to challenge the decision through all available mechanisms.
ICC member states have voted by secret ballot to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 of the 125 member states supporting his removal over allegations of serious misconduct. This decision marks the first such dismissal in the history of the court and concludes a months-long process. While the ICC oversight body confirmed his removal, legal representatives for Karim Khan have rejected the outcome, describing the proceedings as procedurally unfair and unlawful, and have vowed to challenge the decision through all available mechanisms.
The Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court has voted by a large majority of 82 to 125 member states to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan. This decision, announced by the court's oversight body following a months-long process, marks the first such dismissal in the ICC's history. While the removal was based on findings of serious misconduct and breach of duty, Karim Khan’s legal team has officially challenged the ruling, characterizing the proceedings as procedurally unfair and unlawful.
ICC member states have officially voted to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan following a months-long removal process triggered by allegations of coercive sexual behavior from a former colleague. In a secret ballot held during a special session on July 24, 2026, 82 of the 125 member states voted to remove him for serious misconduct and breach of duty, marking the first such dismissal in the court's history. While legal representatives for Karim Khan, who denies the allegations, have denounced the decision as procedurally unfair and have vowed to challenge the outcome through all available mechanisms, the Assembly of States Parties confirmed the removal citing the need to uphold the institution's integrity and standards.
ICC member states have officially voted to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 out of 125 states supporting his removal over allegations of serious misconduct and coercive sexual behavior. This marks the first such dismissal in the court's history, following a months-long process triggered by a former colleague's complaint. While the oversight body announced his removal, Karim Khan’s legal team continues to deny the allegations, labeling the proceedings as procedurally unfair and vowing to challenge the decision through all available mechanisms.
ICC member states have voted by secret ballot to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 out of 125 states supporting his removal over allegations of serious misconduct and coercive sexual behavior. This decision marks the first such dismissal in the court's history, following a months-long investigation into claims made by a former colleague. While Karim Khan continues to deny the allegations, his legal team has denounced the process as procedurally unfair and unlawful, stating that he intends to challenge the decision through all available mechanisms.
ICC member states have voted by secret ballot to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of serious misconduct, with 82 of the 125 member states supporting the removal. This marks the first such dismissal in the history of the court, occurring nearly two years after the allegations regarding coercive sexual behavior first emerged. Legal representatives for Karim Khan, who denies the claims, have stated they will challenge the decision through all available mechanisms, citing procedural unfairness and a lack of due process.
ICC member states have officially dismissed prosecutor Karim Khan following a secret ballot in which 82 out of 125 nations voted for his removal due to serious misconduct. This marks the first time in the court's history that a prosecutor has been ousted. While Karim Khan’s legal team maintains the process was unlawful and ignored due process, they have announced plans to challenge the decision through all available mechanisms.
ICC member states have voted by secret ballot to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 of the 125 member states supporting his removal for serious misconduct. This marks the first such dismissal in the court's history, following a months-long process triggered by allegations of coercive sexual behavior from a former colleague. While the ICC's oversight body announced the decision, Karim Khan's legal team has labeled the process procedurally unfair and unlawful, stating that he will challenge the dismissal through all available mechanisms.
ICC member states have voted by secret ballot to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 out of 125 members supporting the removal for serious misconduct and breach of duty. This historic decision marks the first such dismissal in the court's existence, occurring nearly two years after allegations of coercive sexual behavior by a former colleague first emerged. While Karim Khan continues to deny the claims, his legal team has denounced the process as procedurally unfair and unlawful, vowing to challenge the decision through all available mechanisms.
ICC member states have voted to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan following a secret ballot, marking the first such removal in the court's history. While 82 of the 125 member states voted for the dismissal citing serious misconduct, the prosecutor's legal team has condemned the process as unlawful, procedurally unfair, and a violation of due process. Karim Khan continues to deny the allegations of coercive sexual behavior and has announced his intention to challenge the decision through all available mechanisms.
ICC member states have voted by secret ballot to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 out of 125 nations supporting his removal over allegations of serious misconduct and coercive sexual behavior. This marks the first such dismissal in the court's history, occurring nearly two years after the initial claims emerged. While Karim Khan denies the allegations, his legal team has denounced the process as procedurally unfair and unlawful, stating that he intends to challenge the decision through all available mechanisms.
ICC member states have voted by secret ballot to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 of the 125 member states supporting his removal for serious misconduct and breach of duty. This marks the first such dismissal in the court's history, occurring nearly two years after allegations of coercive sexual behavior were first reported. Karim Khan's legal team has officially challenged the decision, labeling the process unlawful and claiming it ignored due process.
ICC member states have officially voted to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan by a large majority, with 82 out of 125 states supporting the removal due to findings of serious misconduct. This decision marks the first such dismissal in the court's history and follows a months-long process triggered by allegations of coercive sexual behavior from a former colleague. While Karim Khan continues to deny the allegations, his legal team has denounced the vote as procedurally unfair and stated that he will challenge the decision through all available mechanisms.
ICC member states have voted by secret ballot to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 out of 125 nations supporting his removal over allegations of serious misconduct and coercive sexual behavior. This historic decision marks the first such dismissal in the court's existence, concluding a months-long process that followed accusations from a former colleague. While the ICC oversight body announced the removal, Karim Khan's legal team has contested the verdict, describing the proceedings as procedurally unfair and unlawful, and has vowed to challenge the decision through all available mechanisms.
ICC member states have voted by secret ballot to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan following months of proceedings, marking the first such removal in the court's history. While 82 of the 125 member states voted for his dismissal over allegations of serious misconduct and coercive sexual behavior, the decision is contested by Karim Khan's legal team, who argue the process was unlawful and ignored due process. Karim Khan intends to challenge the decision through all available mechanisms, maintaining his denial of the allegations.
ICC member states have voted by secret ballot to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 out of 125 members supporting the removal over allegations of serious misconduct. This marks the first such dismissal in the court's history, following a months-long process triggered by claims of coercive sexual behavior from a former colleague. While the oversight body announced the decision, Karim Khan’s legal team has denounced the process as unlawful and procedurally unfair, stating that he will challenge the dismissal through all available mechanisms.
ICC member states have voted by secret ballot to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan following a months-long removal process. A large majority of 82 out of 125 member states supported the dismissal, marking the first time in the court's history such an action has been taken. While the oversight body cited serious misconduct and breach of duty, Karim Khan’s legal team has denounced the decision as procedurally unfair and unlawful, announcing plans to challenge the ruling through all available mechanisms.
ICC member states have voted by secret ballot to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 of the 125 member states supporting his removal for serious misconduct. This marks the first such dismissal in the organization's history, following a months-long process triggered by allegations of coercive sexual behavior from a former colleague. While Karim Khan continues to deny the accusations, his legal team has denounced the decision as procedurally unfair and stated that they will challenge the removal through all available mechanisms.
ICC member states have officially voted to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan by a large majority of 82 to 125, marking the first such removal in the court's history. The oversight body cited serious misconduct and breach of duty, though Karim Khan's legal team has denounced the process as procedurally unfair and unlawful, pledging to challenge the decision. While the investigation concerned allegations of coercive sexual behavior and assault, Karim Khan continues to deny all claims of improper conduct.
ICC member states have voted by secret ballot to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 out of 125 states supporting his removal over allegations of serious misconduct. This marks the first such dismissal in the court's history, concluding a process triggered by accusations of coercive sexual behavior. While Karim Khan denies the allegations, his legal team has denounced the decision as procedurally unfair and vowed to challenge the outcome through all available mechanisms.
