Fate of ICC chief prosecutor heads to unprecedented vote as US sanctions keep him out of New York
- THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Diplomats from around the world are gathering at United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday to decide whether to permanently remove the embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.
- British barrister Karim Khan has been accused of sexual misconduct with a female aide, as outlined by The Associated Press in a series of stories, allegations which he has steadfastly denied.
- The saga has dragged on for more than two years and has had profound implications for the global tribunal, which is already under enormous pressure.
Confirmed
- THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Diplomats from around the world are gathering at United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday to decide whether to permanently remove the embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.
- British barrister Karim Khan has been accused of sexual misconduct with a female aide, as outlined by The Associated Press in a series of stories, allegations which he has steadfastly denied.
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- The saga has dragged on for more than two years and has had profound implications for the global tribunal, which is already under enormous pressure.
Sources: Al Jazeera, ABC News