ICC to Investigate Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is set to conduct an external investigation into chief prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual harassment. An internal document circulated among ICC member states has urged Khan to temporarily step down while the investigation is carried out. Khan has denied the allegations, claiming they are part of a disinformation campaign against his office, which is currently seeking arrest warrants for Israeli leaders for alleged war crimes in Gaza. The decision for an external probe was made during a recent meeting of the ICC's governing body, the Assembly of States Parties. Concerns have been raised regarding the independence of the internal body that initially reviewed the claims, as it is led by a former colleague of Khan. The identity of the investigators for the external probe remains unclear, with possible involvement from European law enforcement or a law firm.