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ICC Prosecutor Khan Faces Misconduct Allegations Amidst War Crimes Investigation
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan faces sexual misconduct allegations while simultaneously seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders for war crimes.
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- What accusations are currently being investigated against Karim Khan?
- Khan is currently under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct involving a former ICC employee, accusations he denies as a disinformation campaign.
- Who requested arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders?
- Karim Khan, the ICC prosecutor, requested arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the October 7, 2023 attacks.
- What are the specific allegations of sexual misconduct against Karim Khan?
- The alleged misconduct includes accusations of using his position for sexual pressure, attempted sexual assault, and trying to coerce the accuser into withdrawing her complaint.
- What is the current status of the request for arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Hamas leaders?
- The ICC is currently deciding whether to approve Khan's request for arrest warrants; the warrants concern alleged war crimes committed by both sides in the recent conflict.
- What prompted the launch of an independent external investigation into the allegations against Karim Khan?
- An independent external investigation into the accusations against Khan was launched after the ICC's internal investigation was questioned for its lack of independence.