Another woman has come forward to accuse Karim Khan, the ICC’s chief prosecutor, of sexual misconduct. The woman, who worked as an unpaid intern for Khan in 2009, alleges unwanted sexual advances and abuse of his authority. Her claims include similar behaviors to those alleged by an ICC staffer, with both women stating Khan sought to pressure them into sexual activity, often in his home. Khan, who denies all allegations, has temporarily stepped aside as the investigation continues, and his legal team claims the allegations are demonstrably untrue.
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War crimes prosecutor Karim Khan has become the first target of economic and travel sanctions authorized by former U.S. President Donald Trump, targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC) due to its investigations into U.S. citizens or allies. This action, detailed in an annex to an executive order signed by Trump, includes the freezing of U.S. assets belonging to those designated and a ban on them and their families from entering the United States. The sanctions represent a direct assault on the ICC’s ability to function independently.
The ICC swiftly condemned these sanctions, vowing to stand by its staff and to continue its work in delivering justice to victims of atrocities worldwide.… Continue reading