# ICC prosecutor Karim Khan faces removal vote

The International Criminal Court's prosecutor, Karim Khan, is facing a removal vote initiated by some member states. The move stems from allegations of misconduct or dissatisfaction with his handling of certain cases. This vote threatens the independence of the ICC and could have major implications for international justice and accountability.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/24/icc-prosecutor-karim-khan-faces-removal-vote-whats-the-case?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:26:51 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/jul/24/karim-khan-ousted-from-role-as-prosecutor-of-international-criminal-court) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:37:10 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/24/icc-prosecutor-khan-removed-over-sexual-misconduct-allegations-sources?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:38:02 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/25/whats-behind-the-icc-investigation-into-karim-khan?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:53:41 +0000