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ICC prosecutor Karim Khan steps aside until misconduct probe is completed
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Karim Khan, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has taken a leave of absence pending the conclusion of a UN-led investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against him. Khan informed colleagues that he would step aside temporarily until the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) wraps up its probe.
On 16 May 2025, the Prosecutor communicated to [the Registrar] via email his decision to take leave until the end of the OIOS process. According to the Prosecutor's message, the Deputy Prosecutors will be in charge of the management of the Office of the Prosecutor during the Prosecutor's absence.
In light of escalating media reports, I have made the considered decision to take leave until the completion of the investigation.
Our client remains the prosecutor, has not stepped down and has no intention of doing so.
Stepping aside helps protect the court's credibility and the trust of victims, staff, and the public. For the alleged victim and whistleblowers, this is also a moment of recognition and dignity.
Khan, through his lawyers, said it was 'categorically untrue that he has engaged in sexual misconduct of any kind.'
ICC Prosecutor Sexual Misconduct Allegations
sources
- 1.CNA News
- 2.Al Jazeera
- 3.The Washington Post
- 4.NPR
- 5.The Guardian
- 6.Drop Site News
- 7.Guardian
- 8.National Public Radio
- 9.Reuters
- 10.Wall Street Journal
- 11.Washington Post
perspectives
countries
- 1.Congo
- 2.Colombia
- 3.Finland
- 4.Fiji
- 5.United Kingdom
- 6.Hungary
- 7.Israel
- 8.Malaysia
- 9.Palestine, State of
- 10.Russian Federation
- 11.Sudan
- 12.Senegal
organizations
- 1.International Court of Justice
- 2.UN Office of Internal Oversight Services
- 3.International Federation for Human Rights
- 4.Carter-Ruck
- 5.Hamas
- 6.United Nations
- 7.Getty Images
- 8.UN Security Council
