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Chief Prosecutor of ICC on Leave amid Sexual Abuse Allegations
- On May 16, 2025, Karim Khan, who leads the International Criminal Court’s prosecution team, announced he would step away from his role pending the conclusion of a sexual misconduct investigation.
- The step down follows allegations that Khan coerced a female aide into unwanted sexual relations over more than a year, reported to the court in May 2024.
- An external inquiry led by the United Nations’ internal audit body is underway, during which deputy prosecutors are overseeing the ICC as Khan takes leave.
- Khan denied the allegations as "categorically untrue" and stated in an email that his decision shows commitment to the court's integrity and fairness.
- The ICC called for unity amid scrutiny, while women's rights groups welcomed Khan's leave, and the investigation's outcome will guide the court's future leadership.
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