Karim Khan Ousted as Prosecutor of International Criminal Court The ousting of Karim Khan as prosecutor of the international criminal court marks a watershed moment in the institution's history, one that highlights the tension between its pursuit of justice and the interests of powerful nations.
The governing body's decision to remove Khan after concluding he had committed serious misconduct related to allegations of sexual abuse underscores the gravity of the issue.
The ICC's member states voted overwhelmingly to oust Khan, with 82 out of 125 countries supporting the move in a special meeting at the UN's headquarters in New York.