ICC prosecutor Karim Khan suspended over sexual assault allegations
International Criminal Court Prosecutor General Karim Khan has been suspended from his duties on June 8 following allegations of sexual assault by a team member, a decision made by the ICC Assembly's Bureau.
Karim Khan, the Prosecutor General of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has been suspended from his duties, effective June 8. This action by the 21-member Bureau of the ICC Assembly, decided by a qualified majority, stems from allegations of sexual assault involving a member of his team. Mr. Khan had reportedly been withdrawn from his functions for a year before this formal suspension. The Bureau underscored that the suspension itself does not prejudge the eventual outcome of the investigation into the serious allegations. Sources: Le Monde