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ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Under External Investigation
Karim Khan, the ICC chief prosecutor, faces an external investigation following new allegations of misconduct and sexual harassment.
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Karim KhanVladimir PutinBenjamin NetanyahuIsmail HaniyehYahya Sinwar
- What are the new allegations against Karim Khan?
- The allegations include Khan pressuring the woman to withdraw her complaint, frequently traveling with her after transferring her to his office, and making inappropriate advances towards her in a hotel room.
- What other controversies has Karim Khan been involved in?
- Khan's actions have been controversial since his appointment, particularly his issuance of arrest warrants against Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu, prompting reactions such as Hungary's exploration of leaving the ICC.
- Who might conduct the external investigation into Karim Khan?
- Following these allegations, the ICC has authorized an external investigation into Khan's conduct. Potential investigators include European law enforcement agencies, a law firm, and the UN's internal oversight body.
- How did the ICC respond to the allegations beyond the internal investigation?
- While the ICC's oversight body found no violations, they advised Khan to minimize contact with the woman to protect her rights and the court's integrity. The woman reportedly distrusts the internal investigation's independence.
- What were the initial findings of the internal investigation into Karim Khan?
- An internal investigation at the ICC cleared Karim Khan of wrongdoing, but new details have emerged suggesting possible misconduct involving a female colleague.