ICC Judges Oust Prosecutor Karim Khan from Duterte War Crimes Case Over Bias Concerns

The International Criminal Court judges have dismissed chief prosecutor Karim Khan from the war crimes case against Rodrigo Duterte due to bias concerns from his prior role with the Philippines Human Rights Commission.

• The International Criminal Court ruled to remove Prosecutor Karim Khan from the war crimes investigation into former President Rodrigo Dutertes alleged human rights violations in the Philippines.
• Judges expressed concerns over potential bias, noting Khans previous representation of the Philippines Human Rights Commission in cases related to Dutertes controversial anti-drug campaign.
• The decision impacts ongoing efforts to hold Rodrigo Duterte accountable for thousands of deaths attributed to his administrations aggressive drug war, raising questions about the future of the case.