The International Criminal Court voted 82 to 13 with 15 abstentions to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan after a 20-month investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, with the court’s Assembly of States Parties ruling he committed serious misconduct and breached his duties. Khan denies the accusations and had been suspended in June before the decision, which followed a lengthy and contentious process that has divided staff and member states. The move comes amid broader tensions surrounding the ICC, including ongoing attacks and scrutiny from the United States over the court’s perceived reach and actions. His removal leaves the ICC at a difficult juncture, as it continues to pursue arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders, with all existing warrants remaining in place. Critics say the process has been politicized and opaque, while supporters argue the court acted to uphold accountability within its leadership. The case has exposed deep splits over how the ICC should operate and be shielded from political interference while maintaining independence and credibility.