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ICC Member States to Vote on Historic Ouster of Prosecutor Karim Khan Amid Controversy

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First reported by Ynet · 5 hours ago

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The ICC's 125 member states will vote on removing Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan amid misconduct allegations. Khan denies wrongdoing and is lobbying against dismissal. If removed, his deputy Nazhat Khan, who opposes canceling arrest warrants against Israeli officials, is expected to succeed him.

01ICC member states will hold a secret vote on removing Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan tomorrow.
02At least 63 votes are needed; 44 countries currently support dismissal following an internal probe.
03Khan denies allegations and is lobbying countries like Kenya and Senegal to prevent removal.
04The vote is institutional, not criminal, focusing on Khan's fitness to lead the ICC.
05Khan has been absent for over 14 months and suspended by the England and Wales Law Society.
06Nazhat Khan, his deputy, opposes canceling arrest warrants against Israeli officials and may replace him.

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