ICC Prosecutor Pursues Arrest Warrants for Taliban Leaders Over Gender Persecution
International Criminal Court targets Afghan leaders on accusations of crimes against humanity related to gender persecution.
The Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, is actively pursuing the issuance of arrest warrants against key Taliban leaders, accusing them of committing crimes against humanity through the persecution of Afghan women.
According to a report by AFP, the ICC has identified Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani as potential figures bearing criminal responsibility for these actions.
Prosecutor Khan emphasized the gravity of violations against women and girls under the leadership of the Taliban since they ascended to power in August 2021. The prosecutor asserted that the ongoing situation faced by women and girls, along with the LGBTQI+ community, reflects 'unprecedented, unconscionable, and ongoing persecution.'
Under Taliban rule, Afghan women and girls have faced significant restrictions, including a prohibition against education and employment.
Moreover, there are mandates enforcing the wearing of veils in public settings and requirements for women to travel with a male guardian.
These actions by the ICC signal broader international concerns regarding the treatment of women and minority communities within Afghanistan, as well as a commitment to address what are considered severe breaches of human rights laws.
According to a report by AFP, the ICC has identified Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani as potential figures bearing criminal responsibility for these actions.
Prosecutor Khan emphasized the gravity of violations against women and girls under the leadership of the Taliban since they ascended to power in August 2021. The prosecutor asserted that the ongoing situation faced by women and girls, along with the LGBTQI+ community, reflects 'unprecedented, unconscionable, and ongoing persecution.'
Under Taliban rule, Afghan women and girls have faced significant restrictions, including a prohibition against education and employment.
Moreover, there are mandates enforcing the wearing of veils in public settings and requirements for women to travel with a male guardian.
These actions by the ICC signal broader international concerns regarding the treatment of women and minority communities within Afghanistan, as well as a commitment to address what are considered severe breaches of human rights laws.
