La Haye

La Haye, Netherlands, is the location of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC is currently facing internal turmoil surrounding its prosecutor, Karim Khan. He is the subject of a disciplinary procedure initiated in October 2024, stemming from allegations of misconduct, specifically sexual misconduct towards an employee. While three judges issued a confidential report on March 9, 2026, clearing Khan of these allegations, the Bureau of the Assembly of the ICC's member states voted on April 1, 2026, to continue the disciplinary proceedings against him. This decision highlights a deep division among the 125 member states regarding Khan's conduct and leadership. The ongoing investigation and the disagreement among member states raise questions about the ICC's integrity and its ability to effectively pursue its mandate of prosecuting individuals for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression.