ICC Chief Prosecutor Back in Spotlight as UN Probe Rejected

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, could soon return to his role after a three-judge panel dismissed a United Nations investigation into alleged sexual misconduct. The final call now rests with the Assembly of States Parties.

Khan is accused of nonconsensual sexual conduct with a female aide, which he staunchly denies. Despite finding evidence, the UN's probe didn't definitively establish misconduct, prompting the judges to rule the findings inconclusive.

The ICC faces pressure as this unprecedented case requires new procedural rules. While the judges acknowledged the lack of credibility in testimonies, their decision isn't binding for the assembly's deliberation.