Nazhat Shameem Khan
Nazhat Shameem Khan is a distinguished Fijian lawyer and diplomat who currently serves as one of the deputy prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC). She has played a significant role in international law and human rights advocacy, having previously held the position of Fiji's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. With a strong background in legal affairs, she is known for her dedication to justice, particularly in matters concerning war crimes and crimes against humanity. Following the temporary leave of absence of ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan due to an investigation into allegations of misconduct, Nazhat Shameem Khan is now tasked with overseeing the prosecutor's office, highlighting her leadership role during this critical time for the court.
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Nazhat Shameem Khan is the International Criminal Court’s deputy prosecutor who stated that the RSF committed war crimes in Sudan.
After massacres in Darfur, another Sudan region faces famine and siege
Canada· 2026-01-23
Nazhat Shameem Khan is the deputy prosecutor of the International Criminal Court who reported on war crimes in Darfur.
La CPI dénonce des « massacres » commis au Darfour par les paramilitaires des Forces de soutien rapide
France· 2026-01-20
She is a deputy prosecutor at the international criminal court who reported on war crimes in Darfur.
A Sudanese massacre foretold: the grim familiarity of the RSF’s rampage through El Fasher | Sudan
United Kingdom· 2025-11-01
Nazhat Shameem Khan was sanctioned by Washington.
USA lajatas Rahvusvahelisele Kriminaalkohtu prokuröridele ja õigusemõistjatele uute sanktsioonidega
Estonia· 2025-08-21
Nazhat Shameem Khan is one of the judges affected by the sanctions.
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Hungary· 2025-08-21
Khan and Niang are both responsible for 'illegitimate actions against Israel'.
ICC 'deplores' new US sanctions on its judges and prosecutorsUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-21
Nazhat Shameem Khan is a Fijian judge who has been sanctioned by the USA.
Medzinárodný trestný súd považuje nové sankcie USA za útok na svoju nezávislosť
Slovakia· 2025-08-21Nazhat Shameem Khan supervises investigations that include Americans regarding crimes in Kabul.
Estados Unidos sanciona a cuatro jueces del Tribunal Penal Internacional | Internacional
Spain· 2025-08-21
Nazhat Shameem Khan was penalized for continuing Karim Khan’s investigation into Israel’s actions in Gaza.
US imposes sanctions on international court officials in ‘flagrant attack’ | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-21
Nazhat Shameem Khan is being designated for continuing to support ICC actions against Israel.
Trump admin imposes sanctions on more International Criminal Court officials
United States· 2025-08-21Nazhat Shameem Khan is a deputy prosecutor from Fiji affected by the sanctions.
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Lithuania· 2025-08-20Nazhat Shameem Khan was penalised for continuing Karim Khan's investigation into Israel's actions in Gaza.
US sanctions more ICC judges, prosecutors for probes into alleged American, Israeli war crimes | News
Jamaica· 2025-08-20
Nazhat Shameem Khan is the ICC's Deputy Prosecutor who has been sanctioned by the U.S.
ZDA z novimi sankcijami nad uslužbence Mednarodnega kazenskega sodišča
Slovenia· 2025-08-20
Nazhat Shameem Khan was targeted by the latest US sanctions for supporting illegitimate ICC actions against Israel.
US ramps up attack on international court over Israel
New Zealand· 2025-08-20
Nazhat Shameem Khan is another deputy prosecutor involved in the ongoing investigation into Venezuela.
Así queda la investigación por crímenes de lesa humanidad cometidos en Venezuela tras la salida del fiscal de la CPI, Karim Khan
Venezuela· 2025-08-12
Nazhat Shameem Khan told the UN Security Council that the depth of suffering and the humanitarian crisis in Darfur has reached an intolerable state.
Sudan: ICC believes war crimes and crimes against humanity are taking place now in DarfurUnited States· 2025-07-13
ICC Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan said it was 'difficult to find appropriate words to describe the depth of suffering' in the region.
War crimes probably being committed in Darfur, says ICCUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-11
Nazhat Shameem Khan is another deputy prosecutor who will take charge of the prosecution while Karim Khan is under investigation.
El fiscal Karim Khan bajo investigación mientras Venezuela espera justiciaVenezuela· 2025-05-17
Nazhat Shameem Khan is another deputy chief prosecutor who will temporarily take over Karim Khan's duties.
«Molestie»: il procuratore della Corte penale Internazionale Karim Khan si autosospende
Italy· 2025-05-16
Nazhat Shameem Khan from Fiji will assume responsibility of the prosecutor’s office during Karim Khan's absence.
ICC’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, to step aside until investigation ends | International criminal courtUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-16