International Criminal Court members dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, insiders say
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The International Criminal Court's member states voted on Friday to dismiss Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct, according to two diplomatic sources. The vote saw 82 of the 125 member states in favor of his removal. Khan denies the allegations, and his lawyers argue the process was unlawful and unfair. The dismissal removes the ICC's top prosecutor amid controversy.
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Khan denies any wrongdoing.
Khan's lawyers have called the process unlawful, procedurally unfair, and unsupported.
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Allegations of sexual misconduct were the reason for the vote.
South China Morning Post- Khan denies any wrongdoing.
- His lawyers allege the process was unlawful and procedurally unfair.
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Loaded language removedMember states of the International Criminal Court voted on Friday to dismiss Karim Khan as prosecutor following allegations of sexual misconduct, according to two diplomatic sources. Speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter, the sources said that 82 of the court’s 125 member states voted in favour of the prosecutor’s removal.
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Allegations of sexual misconduct were the reason for the vote.
South China Morning PostKarim Khan denies any wrongdoing.
South China Morning PostKhan's lawyers have called the process unlawful, procedurally unfair, and unsupported.
South China Morning Post82 of the court's 125 member states voted in favour of the removal.
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