New York

16 February 2021

Note to Correspondents on the election of Mr. Karim Khan as the next Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court

The Secretary-General congratulates Mr. Karim Khan on his election on 12 February 2021 as the next Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.

Mr. Khan currently serves as Special Adviser and Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/ISIL (UNITAD).

The Secretary-General affirms the continued support and cooperation of the United Nations under the Relationship Agreement between the United Nations and the International Criminal Court.