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ICC Issues Landmark Arrest Warrants for Taliban Leaders Over Systematic Persecution of Women and LGBTQI+ People

ICC Issues Landmark Arrest Warrants for Taliban Leaders Over Systematic Persecution of Women and LGBTQI+ People

The ICC has taken an unprecedented step by issuing arrest warrants for senior Taliban figures over crimes against humanity, focusing on the persecution of women, girls, and LGBTQI+ individuals in Afghanistan. This move highlights global attention and sets a legal precedent on gender-based oppression, but actual enforcement of these warrants remains a major challenge.