THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan made an unannounced visit Friday to Damascus to confer with the leader of Syria’s de facto government on how to ensure accountability for alleged crimes committed in the country.

International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor Karim Khan visited Damascus, meeting Syria's de facto leader to discuss accountability for alleged crimes during the Syrian conflict, which resulted in numerous deaths and displacements.

Chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, met Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Friday, state media reported, as last month's ouster of Bashar al-Assad sparks hopes for justice.

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor has met with Syria's leader during an unannounced visit to Damascus.

International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan visited Damascus for discussions with Syria's transitional government. The visit aims to support accountability for alleged war crimes in the conflict that toppled Bashir al-Assad.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has met with Syria's leader during an unannounced visit to Damascus.