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Afghanistan

Does the ICC’s Request for Warrants Against the Taliban’s Leaders Matter?

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Request for arrest warrants labels Taliban’s women’s rights abuse a crime against humanity.
  • The Taliban may retaliate by imposing even harsher restrictions on Afghan women and girls.
  • Court’s effort provides hopes to victim and incentivizes pragmatic Taliban leaders to push for change at the top.

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