ICC prosecutor Karim Khan suspended amid harassment probe, Ukraine repatriates 186

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has been suspended pending a harassment investigation, a decision his legal team calls unlawful. Ukraine repatriated 186 citizens, mostly military, from Russian captivity. Chornobyl occupation allegations persist, and Zaporizhzhia saw 884 attacks,
International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has been suspended pending an investigation into harassment allegations, a decision his legal representatives have deemed unlawful. This action by the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties followed a disciplinary review and a UN internal oversight report. Meanwhile, Ukraine recently repatriated 186 citizens from Russian captivity, with 185 military personnel and only one civilian. A human rights expert underscored the urgency of prioritizing civilian prisoner exchanges. Allegations persist regarding Rosatom employees' involvement in the Chornobyl nuclear power plant's occupation, following a reported Russian drone attack on a nuclear waste storage facility in the Chornobyl zone on June 7, 2026. In the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian forces conducted 884 attacks on 46 settlements, causing two fatalities and 38 injuries. Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда
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