FILE PHOTO: International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan speaks to the media as he visits the Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital hit by a Russian missile strike in July, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine September 10, 2024. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo

The ICC also noted that Khan's legal team had previously claimed the misconduct allegations were part of a misinformation campaign against his office.

Karim Khan's job as chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court requires a scrupulous and meticulous examination of evidence to bring cases against alleged perpetrators of the world's worst crimes.

The chief prosecutor had requested an investigation by the court's watchdog, but on Monday the ICC's governing body said it would pursue an "external investigation". The announcement followed media reports about a document outlining accusations against Mr Khan, understood to include unwanted sexual touching and "abuse".

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is initiating an external probe into its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, following sexual misconduct allegations. Khan maintains his innocence and will remain in his role amidst the investigation.

The governing body of the International Criminal Court on Monday announced an external investigation into alleged misconduct by chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who has denied the allegations.He noted in his statement denying the allegations that "this is a moment in which myself and the International Criminal Court are subject to a wide range of attacks and threats.

The International Criminal Court's governing body will launch an external investigation into its chief prosecutor Karim Khan over alleged sexual misconduct, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday.

Karim Khan, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), is facing an investigation into allegations of misconduct reportedly against a member of his own office; claims he firmly denies.

The ICC said Monday it will launch an external investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against its chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who has previously denied allegations of misconduct. Khan

He had previously asked the court’s own internal oversight body to investigate the allegations. Read more at straitstimes.com.