THE HAGUE, July 18 -- A Malaysian lawyer who accused International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan of sexual misconduct has spoken publicly for the first time, rejecting suggestions that her allegations formed part of a politically motivated effort to undermine the British barrister ahead of a vote that could remove him from office.

Sarah's appearance was her first public account of allegations that have dominated the ICC for months and triggered an unprecedented disciplinary process against its chief prosecutor. The Guardian first reported the allegations last year.

Sarah, 39, served as Khan's direct special assistant between 2023 and 2024 after several years working at the ICC.

Speaking to CNN's Christiane Amanpour o...