ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan faces pressure to resign amid sexual assault investigation

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Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, is facing pressure to resign amid a sexual assault investigation. He has been accused of misconduct by a female colleague, which he denies. Despite calls from three senior colleagues to take a leave of absence, Khan remains in his position. The investigation, led by a UN body, has reportedly uncovered additional serious allegations against him. Khan's refusal to step down comes as he pursues war crimes charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The situation has raised concerns about the ICC's reputation and future.


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