Drama in The Hague: 125 countries will vote tomorrow on the removal of the chief prosecutor
At the UN headquarters in New York, the member states of the court will convene to vote on the removal of Karim Khan, due to the serious allegations against him of inappropriate sexual conduct. Approval…
Assessment
The International Criminal Court faces a pivotal moment as 125 member states prepare to vote on removing its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, over allegations of sexual misconduct. With 44 countries already committed to supporting removal and 63 needed for passage, the outcome remains uncertain. This vote comes at a particularly vulnerable time for the court, which is already navigating internal crisis and external pressure from the United States. The result will signal whether member states are willing to hold the court's leadership accountable or whether institutional loyalty will prevail.