International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two top Taliban leaders for persecuting girls and women in Afghanistan. The Taliban's oppressive measures against women and girls have included banning education for girls after sixth grade and imposing strict dress codes. Rights groups have praised the move as a crucial step towards justice.
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for two top Taliban leaders, accusing them of persecuting girls and women in Afghanistan. Haibatullah Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani are responsible for carrying out persecution on gender-based grounds since August 15, 2021. The Taliban has imposed oppressive measures against women and girls, including restricting education, veiling, and limiting freedoms. The ICC confirmed LGBTQ people as victims of crimes against humanity. Rights groups praised the move as a crucial step towards justice.
According to the source: CNN.
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