‘Unanimous’ ICC Gives Go-ahead to Probe Afghanistan Alleged War Crimes

Prosecutors have been given the green light to investigate alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan - and beyond its borders – linked to Afghan, Taliban and US troops.

Key Features

  • The International Criminal Court (ICC) overturned an appeal on a previous decision to block the investigation.
  • The actions of the Taliban, the Afghan government and US troops since May 2003 are expected to be examined.
  • It comes just days after the United States signed a historic peace deal on Afghanistan.
  • The deal was signed with the Taliban after more than 18 years of conflict.
  • The US is not a signatory of ....
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