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ICC Judges Order Prosecutor to Stop Publicizing Applications for Arrest Warrants in Palestinian Case


(Guardian-UK) Harry Davies - In an order issued behind closed doors in April, International Criminal Court judges told ICC prosecutor Karim Khan that he can no longer make public announcements referring to applications for arrest warrants in the court's Palestinian case. The new order comes as Khan is preparing a fresh round of applications for Israelis in connection to alleged war crimes. According to court officials, the publicity generated by Khan's statements has frustrated ICC judges and staff within the prosecutor's office due to concerns his actions have departed from routine practice and placed pressure on the judges considering the applications. In their secret order, the judges ordered Khan to refrain from disclosing any forthcoming requests unless he receives their permission.
2025-04-29 00:00:00
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