Khan's response comes following media coverage of a document detailing accusations against him, reportedly involving unwanted touching and abuse. Expressing his willingness to cooperate fully with the inquiry, Khan emphasized his request for the IOM to launch an investigation into what he described as "disinformation" surrounding the allegations.
The ICC, already under pressure due to Khan's push for arrest warrants connected to the Gaza conflict, faces increased scrutiny from various factions. The president of the ICC's Assembly of States Parties (ASP) disclosed last week that the IOM had engaged with the alleged victim but was unable to proceed with an investigation as of then. Concerns were raised regarding the IOM's ability to adequately handle the claims, with the victim reportedly not receiving sufficient facilitation to engage with an external entity.
Khan, while not directly attributing the allegations to external pressures, noted that both himself and the ICC were facing significant challenges and attacks. This backdrop comes at a time when the court is deliberating potential arrest warrants for Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in relation to war crime accusations in Gaza.
In light of the sensitive circumstances, the ICC's integrity is being tested as it navigates the allegations and the ongoing political landscape. The ASP President reaffirmed a strong commitment to a zero-tolerance stance against any form of harassment or abuse amidst the ongoing internal review processes impacting the court's credibility.
The ICC, already under pressure due to Khan's push for arrest warrants connected to the Gaza conflict, faces increased scrutiny from various factions. The president of the ICC's Assembly of States Parties (ASP) disclosed last week that the IOM had engaged with the alleged victim but was unable to proceed with an investigation as of then. Concerns were raised regarding the IOM's ability to adequately handle the claims, with the victim reportedly not receiving sufficient facilitation to engage with an external entity.
Khan, while not directly attributing the allegations to external pressures, noted that both himself and the ICC were facing significant challenges and attacks. This backdrop comes at a time when the court is deliberating potential arrest warrants for Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in relation to war crime accusations in Gaza.
In light of the sensitive circumstances, the ICC's integrity is being tested as it navigates the allegations and the ongoing political landscape. The ASP President reaffirmed a strong commitment to a zero-tolerance stance against any form of harassment or abuse amidst the ongoing internal review processes impacting the court's credibility.
