NewsThe GuardianMay 19, 2026United States
Kenneth Roth: ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's Misconduct Investigation Remains Unresolved
Former Human Rights Watch director Kenneth Roth argues that ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has not been exonerated of sexual misconduct allegations, despite Khan's public claims to the contrary. Roth criticizes the ICC member states for their slow response and the flawed internal process used to handle the accusations against Khan.
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Who's Mentioned
personKenneth Roth“Author of the article, former executive director of Human Rights Watch.”organizationOxford UnionpersonKarim Khan“Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court facing allegations of sexua”organizationHuman Rights WatchlocationOxford Union“Site of a public appearance by Karim Khan.”organizationInternational Criminal Court“The international body currently managing investigations into war crimes.”personMehdi Hasan“Journalist who interviewed Karim Khan.”