Judges at the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Taliban leaders Hibatullah Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani for charges of gender-based persecution. The Taliban enacted rules that specifically targeted women and girls, depriving them of rights such as education and freedom of expression. These alleged crimes occurred between August 15, 2021, and January 20, 2025. The ICC, based in The Hague, monitors serious crimes but depends on member states for executing its arrest warrants, which often presents challenges in enforcement.
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Taliban leaders Hibatullah Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, charging them with gender-based persecution of women and girls.
The court noted that the Taliban's actions deprived girls and women of fundamental rights such as education, privacy, and freedom of movement.
Between August 15, 2021, and January 20, 2025, the Taliban targeted individuals based on certain expressions of sexuality or gender identity inconsistent with their policies.
The ICC, based in The Hague, relies on member states to carry out its arrest warrants, facing challenges due to the lack of its own police force.
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