Taliban Condemns ICC Arrest Warrant Request for Supreme Leader and Chief Justice


Afghanistan's Taliban government has strongly criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) for seeking arrest warrants against its supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani.

The warrants are linked to allegations of systemic persecution of women and girls under the Taliban's rule.

In a statement released Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs labeled the ICC's actions as "politically motivated" and "devoid of just legal basis." The Taliban also described the request as "duplicitous in nature," accusing the court of targeting Afghanistan's leadership without adequate justification.

This response came after ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan announced on Thursday his intent to pursue the arrest of the reclusive Akhundzada and Haqqani. Since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in August 2021, Akhundzada has remained a largely unseen figure, governing through decrees that have drawn widespread international condemnation. His administration has significantly curtailed women’s rights, including banning women and girls from education, work, and public spaces.

Abdul Hakim Haqqani, the Taliban's chief justice, has been instrumental in enforcing the group's strict interpretation of Islamic law. His judicial leadership has overseen numerous rulings that human rights organizations have criticized as oppressive and discriminatory, particularly towards women and marginalized groups.

The ICC's move marks a significant escalation in international efforts to hold the Taliban accountable for alleged human rights violations. However, the Taliban government has consistently rejected the ICC’s jurisdiction, asserting that Afghanistan is a sovereign state and that its internal matters should not be subject to international interference.

The court’s actions have also reignited debate over the ICC's broader effectiveness and impartiality. Critics argue that the court disproportionately targets leaders from developing nations, while others view it as an essential tool for global justice.

As the situation develops, the ICC’s ability to enforce the warrants remains uncertain, given Afghanistan's lack of cooperation and the challenges of apprehending senior Taliban figures in a country still grappling with instability.

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