The International Criminal Court has removed its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, leaving the institution facing an upcoming election to choose his successor. Lawyers representing Khan maintain that he is the victim of a political witch hunt.
Following Khan's removal, the court's Palestine investigation has stalled. Two deputy prosecutors, both of whom are currently sanctioned, have been left in charge of the active files while the ICC navigates the leadership transition and the fallout from the ousting of its chief prosecutor.
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