This decision is the latest development in the case that has been ongoing for two years.

Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, has been suspended with immediate effect following allegations of sexual misconduct. The decision was confirmed on Monday by a 21-member oversight body within the court.Khan stepped aside in May last year, announcing he would take leave while an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct against him was ongoing.

June 9 (UPI) -- The International Criminal Court on Tuesday suspended Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from duty over allegations of sexual misconduct.

The investigation into Karim Khan, who has repeatedly denied all allegations of wrongdoing, will now be referred to the tribunal’s 125 member countries.

A key governing body of the International Criminal Court on Monday suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan as he faces sexual abuse allegations against a member of his office.

A key governing body of the International Criminal Court on Monday suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan as he faces sexual abuse allegations against a member of his office.

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan suspended amid sexual misconduct allegations, with a final decision pending from the Assembly of States Parties.

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan suspended amid sexual misconduct allegations, with a final decision pending from the Assembly of States Parties.

The embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court was suspended from his duties late Monday, after the court's oversight body referred Karim Khan for disciplinary proceedings.

The embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has been suspended from his duties after the court’s oversight body referred Karim Khan for disciplinary proceedings.