ICC unseals Taliban leaders' warrants over persecuting women
The court gave more details on the warrants for four Taliban leaders accused of the crime against humanity of gender persecution of women, girls and the…
DW reports that the court gave more details on the warrants for four Taliban leaders accused of the crime against humanity of gender persecution of women, girls and the LGBTQ+ community.
The Islamist group rejected the warrants.
This world story centres on Afghanistan. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Taliban, ICC and LGBTQ.
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