Taliban leader dismisses foreign ‘threats’ after ICC warrant
Afghanistan’s supreme leader has said the Taliban will not be intimidated by ‘threats’ in a speech given days after the International Criminal Court prosecutor requested a warrant for his arrest over the persecution of women in the country.
Afghan Taliban supporters rally against ICC arrest warrant requests
Some 200 Taliban supporters rallied in central Afghanistan on Sunday against the International Criminal Court chief prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders. The rally followed the announcement by the ICC on Thursday that chief prosecutor Karim Khan was seeking arrest warrants for Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani over the persecution of women.
Arrest warrant proposed for Taliban leaders for gender-based crimes
The International Criminal Court, a U.N. agency, has to approve the warrants. They've been condemned by the Taliban and welcomed by Afghan women and their advocates — with some reservations.
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant against Taliban leaders for persecuting Afghan women
Supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and Supreme Court chief Abdul Hakim Haqqani accused of crimes against humanity
Afghan Taliban condemn ICC arrest warrants for leadership
ISLAMABAD - Afghanistan's ruling Taliban on Friday condemned the International Criminal Court's request for arrest warrants against their suprem
International Criminal Court chief prosecutor requests arrest of two top Taliban officials
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor said he requested arrest warrants for two top Taliban officials because women’s rights have amounted to “gender persecution” in Afghanistan. Speaking on Sky News' "The World with Yalda Hakim,
Taliban reject court move to arrest top officials for persecuting Afghan women and girls
The Taliban Friday rejected a court move to arrest two of their top officials for persecuting women, accusing the court of baseless accusations and misbehavior. The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan announced Thursday he had requested arrest warrants for two top Taliban officials,
Taliban Reject ICC Arrest Warrant As 'Politically Motivated'
Afghanistan's Taliban government said on Friday an arrest warrant sought by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its leaders was "politically motivated".
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Internal Rift in Taliban Leadership: Stanekzai vs. Akhundzada
Taliban Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Stanekzai faces an arrest warrant and exit ban after criticizing Hibatullah ...
Abbas Stanikzai Denies Rift With Taliban Leadership, Cites Health Leave
Following reports of Abbas Stanikzai leaving Afghanistan before being arrested on orders from <a target=_blank href= ...
Taliban deputy urges leader to lift education bans on Afghan women and girls
But the latest comments marked his first call for a change in policy and a direct appeal to Taliban leader Hibatullah ...
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Hibatullah Akhundzada: Afghanistan's reclusive Taliban leader
Secluded in his stronghold in southern Afghanistan, reclusive Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada is the cornerstone of the movement that has ruled the country unchallenged since reclaiming ...
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US Considers Offering Major Bounties for Taliban Leaders as Hostage Reports Grow
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested on Saturday that the US may offer a substantial reward for the capture of Taliban leaders, following reports that the group is holding more American ...
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Taliban Leader Appeal for Women’s Education
The United States pulled out their remaining troops from Afghanistan in 2020 after years occupying the country, cementing the country to Taliban rule. The new ruling government has instituted a ...
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ICC's Bold Move in Taliban Persecution Charges Sparks Global Reaction
The Taliban has condemned the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for two top officials for ...
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Kabul clerics call for inclusive Government, criticize Kandahar-Centric Taliban Rule
The Council for the Protection of Jihadi Values held a meeting in Kabul where they strongly criticized the Taliban for monopolizing power, particularly by the Kandahari faction, and called for an ...