NewsDialy

ICC ousts chief prosecutor Karim Khan after member vote on misconduct allegations

7/26/2026

The International Criminal Court, the permanent international body that prosecutes individuals for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, has removed its top prosecutor.

Member states voted to oust Karim Khan following a probe into allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan has denied those allegations.

What the ICC is, and why the chief prosecutor role matters The International Criminal Court holds jurisdiction over the gravest categories of crimes when domestic legal systems cannot or will not act.

It is a permanent court, not a temporary tribunal assembled for a specific conflict.