ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations

By a large majority, the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) 125 member states voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, which he has consistently denied. The decision marks the first time an ICC chief...

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ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations

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