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‘ICC probe not affected by Khan’s DQ’
The ICC Appeals Chamber disqualified Prosecutor Karim Khan from the case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte due to an "objectively reasonable appearance of bias" and a potential conflict of interest.
Duterte's defense team argued that Khan, who previously assisted Filipino drug war victims as a private lawyer in 2018, had a conflict of interest and "seemingly exploited" information.
Khan, who was elected ICC prosecutor in 2021, had been on leave since May due to an internal investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against him.
ICC spokesperson Fadi el Abdallah stated that Khan's disqualification has "no impact on the case itself" and that Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang continues to lead the investigation.
The Office of the Prosecutor affirmed that their activities will continue to ensure justice is pursued impartially and independently.
Vice President Sara Duterte had previously expressed belief in a conflict of interest on Khan's part.
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