Archive · 19 May 2025
ICC Prosecutor Khan Steps Aside Amid Misconduct Probe
The top boss at the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, has taken a break from his job.
This is because someone has accused him of doing something wrong.
A woman says he acted inappropriately towards her, but Khan denies it.
The UN is looking into these claims.
While the investigation happens, Khan won't be running the court, and his helpers will take over.
The ICC handles big cases like war crimes, but it's not able to arrest anyone, and already has enemies.
ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan has stepped aside from his position.
The move follows an investigation into allegations of misconduct.
Reports cite accusations of sexual misconduct from a female assistant.
Khan denies the allegations and is cooperating with the investigation.
Deputy prosecutors will run the office during Khan's leave.
- Who
- Karim Khan, ICC prosecutor
- What
- Khan has stepped aside temporarily from his role as ICC prosecutor.
- When
- Announced on May 16, 2025.
- Where
- The Hague, Netherlands
- Why
- To allow for an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct.
- Allegation
- Sexual misconduct
- Khan's Current Status
- Temporary
- Khan Took Office
- June 2021
- Investigating Body
- UN Office of Internal Oversight Services
- Khan's Response
- Denies the accusations