The Afghan Women\u2019s Movement for Justice and Awareness has praised the International Criminal Court (ICC) for requesting arrest warrants for two senior Taliban officials, including their leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, for the persecution of women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ICC’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, made the announcement on Thursday, marking a significant step in holding the Taliban accountable for its actions since regaining control of Afghanistan in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the Taliban’s rule, women have been banned from working, entering most public spaces, and pursuing education beyond sixth grade. The women\u2019s group described the court\u2019s decision as a \u201cgreat historical achievement\u201d and a symbol of Afghan women\u2019s strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Separately, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan condemned the ongoing ban on girls’ education, which has lasted over three years. Afghanistan remains the only country where women and girls are explicitly denied all levels of education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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