**I.C.C. Issues Arrest Warrants for Taliban Leaders Over Gender-Based Crimes**

Wed Jul 09 2025 18:16:37 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**I.C.C. Issues Arrest Warrants for Taliban Leaders Over Gender-Based Crimes**

The International Criminal Court targets Afghanistan's leadership, citing crimes against humanity in women's rights violations.


An analysis of the I.C.C.'s recent actions unveils the global implications of the Taliban's policies on women and the role of international law in advocating for women's rights.

The International Criminal Court (I.C.C.) has taken a historic step by issuing arrest warrants for leaders of Afghanistan's Taliban government in response to the severe oppression of women and girls in the country. The warrants target Sheikh Haibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban's supreme leader, and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, the chief justice, as the court cites their enforcement of oppressive policies as indicative of crimes against humanity.

In a statement detailing the warrants, the I.C.C. outlined alarming measures imposed by the Taliban that have systematically stripped women of their rights and freedoms. Since seizing power in August 2021, the Taliban has largely erased women from public life, implementing policies that restrict their movement and participation in society. For instance, women are banned from accessing most workplaces, speaking publicly, or visiting parks and gyms. The group has also enforced stringent dress codes, mandating that women cover themselves entirely when in public, and has prohibited girls from attending school beyond the sixth grade.

Experts characterize Afghanistan as the world's most restrictive country for women, with many accusing the Taliban of instituting a form of "gender apartheid." The I.C.C. judges have recognized that such policies amount to actions leading to serious human rights violations, including murder, torture, imprisonment, and forced disappearances.

International reactions to the I.C.C.'s decision are expected to vary. Supporters of women's rights argue that these warrants send a strong message against gender-based violence and discrimination, while critics may contend that international legal actions could jeopardize diplomatic efforts or exacerbate the existing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

As the world watches closely, the implications of these legal actions could extend beyond Afghanistan, potentially influencing global norms around women's rights and accountability for gender-based crimes. The ongoing situation in Afghanistan underscores the necessity for continued advocacy and legal accountability for violations of human rights, particularly for vulnerable groups like women and girls.

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