The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Taliban education ministers accused of gender-based persecution.
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for two Taliban and two Afghan ministers over gender-based persecution. The court found reasonable grounds to believe they committed crimes against humanity. Afghanistan denies recognizing the court. The U.N.
- The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for two Taliban ministers and two Afghan education ministers, accusing them of gender-based persecution of women and girls and nonconforming persons.
- The ICC found reasonable grounds to believe four officials committed crimes against humanity through gender-based persecution of women, girls, and nonconforming persons.
- Afghanistan's government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the country does not recognize the International Criminal Court.
- The U.N. Human Rights Council passed a resolution urging the Taliban to reverse rights-violating policies.
- The Taliban have banned women from most public spaces, jobs, and education beyond sixth grade.
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