'Violations of fundamental rights': ICC cracks down on Taliban; Supreme Leader, Chief Justice named
Tuesday, 8 July 2025 () The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Taliban leaders Haibatullah Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, accusing them of crimes against humanity. These warrants cite the systematic persecution of women, girls, and those defying the Taliban's gender policies in Afghanistan since August 2021. The ICC emphasizes the deprivation of fundamental rights and freedoms through discriminatory decrees and edicts.
In a historic and controversial move, Russia has become the first nation to officially recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan. The announcement was met with cautious optimism on the streets of Kabul, where many Afghans are now urging neighboring powers like Iran, Pakistan, and India to...