Taliban, ICC

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of women
The chief prosecutor of the U.N.'s International Criminal Court is seeking an arrest warrant for the Taliban chief for suspected crimes against humanity.
Afghan Taliban leader dismisses foreign ‘threats’ after ICC warrant
Afghanistan: Afghanistan’s supreme leader has said the Taliban will not be intimidated by “threats” in a speech given days after the International Criminal Court prosecutor requested a warrant for his arrest over the persecution of women in the country.
ICC prosecutor seeks warrants for Taliban leaders over women’s rights
The requested warrants target Haibatullah Akhundzada, the reclusive Kandahar-based leader of the Taliban, and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, the group’s chief justice.
ICC prosecutor requests warrants for Afghan Taliban leaders over persecution of women
Karim Khan said in a statement he asked judges to approve warrants for the group’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhunzada, and the head of Afghanistan's Supreme Court, Abdul Hakim Haqqani, accusing the men of crimes against humanity for gender-based persecution.
ICC Seeks Arrest Warrants for Senior Taliban Leaders for Gender-Based Crimes Against Humanity
The experts encouraged the ICC Prosecutor to expedite further arrest warrants, reinforcing the international community’s commitment to justice and accountability. This unprecedented action demonstrates that gender persecution, a crime too often overlooked, will no longer go unpunished.
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan
The International Criminal Court prosecutor said on Thursday he had applied for arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan including supreme spiritual leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, accusing them of the persecution of women and girls.
Taliban Says ICC 'Can't Scare Us' In Response To Arrest Warrant
Afghanistan's Taliban government rejects an arrest warrant sought by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its leaders. The ICC chief prosecutor said he was seeking arrest warrants against ...
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant against Taliban leaders for persecuting Afghan women
Supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and Supreme Court chief Abdul Hakim Haqqani accused of crimes against humanity
Arrest warrant proposed for Taliban leaders for gender-based crimes
The International Criminal Court, a U.N. agency, has to approve the warrants. They've been condemned by the Taliban and welcomed by Afghan women and their advocates — with some reservations.
Afghan Taliban Supporters Rally Against ICC Arrest Warrant Requests
Some 200 Taliban supporters rallied in central Afghanistan on Sunday against the International Criminal Court chief prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders.
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders for 'persecuting Afghan girls and women'
The top prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) says he will seek arrest warrants against senior leaders of the Taliban government in Afghanistan over the persecution of women and girls.
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Taliban hits out at ICC over Khan's arrest warrant requests
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In ‘Hail Mary’ move, ICC prosecutor files surprise application as Senate set to vote on sanctioning court
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Taliban reject court bid to arrest top officials for persecuting women and girls
The Taliban have rejected a court move to arrest two of their top officials for persecuting women, accusing the court of baseless accusations and misbehaviour. The International Criminal Court’s ...
Afghanistan’s female cricketers reunite for a match after 3 years in exile due to Taliban ban
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Trump refugee embargo cancels hope for Afghan migrants
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US may put 'very big bounty' on Taliban leaders, Secretary of State Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated that the US may impose significant bounties on senior Taliban leaders.
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This Year Must Mark The End Of Gender Apartheid In Afghanistan
The last three years have seen the Taliban placing restrictions on all aspects of women’s lives in Afghanistan. From education to employment. From movement to participation in everyday activities. Whe ...