Fri Jan 24 13:07:37 IST 2025: ## ICC Seeks Arrest Warrants for Taliban Leaders Over Women’s Persecution
**The Hague, Netherlands** – The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking arrest warrants for two top Taliban leaders, spiritual leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and chief justice, for the alleged persecution of women in Afghanistan. ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan announced the move today, citing widespread and systematic violations of women’s rights since the Taliban’s return to power. The charges represent a significant escalation in international efforts to hold the group accountable for its actions. The ICC will now proceed with its legal process to determine whether warrants should be issued.
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