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

The International Criminal Court has barred Prosecutor Karim Khan from the war crimes case against Rodrigo Duterte due to a conflict of interest stemming from his past representation of the Philippines Human Rights Commission.

• The International Criminal Court judges ruled that Prosecutor Karim Khan must step aside from the war crimes case against former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte due to a conflict of interest.
• Karim Khan had previously represented the Philippines Human Rights Commission, raising concerns about impartiality in the investigation of alleged war crimes committed during Dutertes anti-drug campaign.
• The decision reflects the International Criminal Courts commitment to maintaining objectivity and fairness in high-profile cases, particularly those involving significant human rights violations under the scrutiny of the United Nations.