International Criminal Court: arrest warrants requested against Taliban leaders

International Criminal Court: arrest warrants requested against Taliban leaders

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) indicated on Thursday that he would seek arrest warrants against prominent Taliban leaders in Afghanistan, accused of persecuting women, an act described as a crime against humanity. Karim Khan said in a statement that there were reasonable grounds to believe that Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and … Read more

ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrants for Taliban leaders

ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrants for Taliban leaders

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said on Thursday he would seek arrest warrants against senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan for the persecution of women, a crime against humanity. Karim Khan said in a statement that there were reasonable grounds to believe that Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim … Read more