Key facts
- The Netherlands will vote to dismiss ICC prosecutor Karim Khan.
- Khan is accused of serious misconduct, including an inappropriate sexual relationship with a junior staff member.
- Khan denies all allegations.
- The vote by the ICC's 125 member states is scheduled for July 24.
- The U.S. has been campaigning to dismantle the ICC, citing threats to its sovereignty.
The Dutch government announced on Thursday its intention to vote for the removal of International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan. The Netherlands, which hosts the ICC, will support the recommendation of the court's oversight body to dismiss Khan due to alleged serious misconduct, including an inappropriate sexual relationship with a junior staff member. Khan, 56, denies any wrongdoing and has deemed the suspension unjustified and unlawful.