# International Criminal Court
Latest news and articles about International Criminal Court
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The Prosecutor on Trial: Karim Khan’s Suspension Shakes the International Criminal Court
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has been suspended following long-standing allegations of sexual misconduct, a move he claims is a politically motivated smear campaign. The suspension comes at a critical juncture as the court navigates intense geopolitical pressure over its investigations into Israeli leadership and previous US sanctions.
Beijing Signals Restraint: China Urges ICC to Respect Sovereignty in Libya Investigations
At the UN Security Council, China urged the International Criminal Court to prioritize Libyan judicial sovereignty and objectivity in its investigations. Beijing warned that international legal actions must support, rather than disrupt, Libya's fragile political transition and national unity efforts.
Beyond the Battlefield: The ICC’s Expanding Legal Net Targets Israel’s Far-Right Architects
ICC prosecutors have applied for secret arrest warrants against several Israeli officials, including hardline ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir. The investigation focuses on West Bank settlement expansion and potential violations of the Geneva Convention, marking a significant expansion of the court's case against the Israeli leadership.
A Republic Under Fire: Gunfire at the Philippine Senate Signals a Looming ICC Reckoning
Gunfire and chaos erupted at the Philippine Senate following the unsealing of an ICC arrest warrant for Senator Ronald dela Rosa. The incident marks a violent escalation in the tension between international human rights accountability and the Philippine domestic political landscape.