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ICC chief prosecutor Khan disqualified from Duterte case

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October 15, 2025

The International Criminal Court (ICC) appeals judges have disqualified chief prosecutor Karim Khan from the crimes against humanity charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte because of conflict of interest, according to several media agencies which cited a Reuters exclusive story.

- By RAYMUND ANTONIO

Reports said that the ICC Appeals Chamber saw a possible bias on the part of Khan because of his previous role in the drug war proceedings.

A copy of the decision is yet to be made public.

The decision meant that Khan, who has been on leave since May as investigations are underway for alleged sexual misconduct, cannot take part in the prosecution of the former president.

The former president's defense team initially sought Khan's disqualification in August after it pointed out a conflict of interest arising from his participation in aiding Duterte's alleged victims in court.

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