Hibatullah Akhundzada: Afghanistan's Reclusive Taliban Leader
Secluded in his stronghold in southern Afghanistan, reclusive Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada is the cornerstone of the movement that has ruled the country unchallenged since reclaiming power in 2021,
Taliban Leader Appeal for Women’s Education
The United States pulled out their remaining troops from Afghanistan in 2020 after years occupying the country, cementing the country to Taliban rule. The new ruling government has instituted a
Taliban deputy urges leader to lift education bans on Afghan women and girls
A senior Taliban figure has urged the group’s leader to scrap education bans on Afghan women and girls, saying there is no excuse for them, in a rare public rebuke of government policy.
Afghan Taliban condemn ICC arrest warrants for leadership
ISLAMABAD - Afghanistan's ruling Taliban on Friday condemned the International Criminal Court's request for arrest warrants against their suprem
ICC seeks arrest warrants for top Taliban leaders in Afghanistan
The Hague-based ICC is mandated to rule on the world’s worst offenses, such as war crimes and crimes against humanity. The court has no police force and relies on its 125 member states to execute its arrest warrants. Taliban officials did not immediately offer any response to the ICC announcement.
ICC prosecutor requests warrants for Afghan Taliban leaders over persecution of women
Karim Khan said in a statement he asked judges to approve warrants for the group’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhunzada, and the head of Afghanistan's Supreme Court, Abdul Hakim Haqqani, accusing the men of crimes against humanity for gender-based persecution.
Afghan Women’s Group Hails Court's Move to Arrest Taliban Leaders for Persecution of Women
An Afghan women's group is welcoming the decision by the International Criminal Court to arrest Taliban leaders for their persecution of women
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders for 'persecuting Afghan girls and women'
The top prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) says he will seek arrest warrants against senior leaders of the Taliban government in Afghanistan over the persecution of women and girls.
Taliban caution US against bounty threats over alleged American detainees
Afghan authorities released two Americans, Ryan Corbett and William McKenty, in exchange for a Taliban member serving a life ...
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Arrest warrant proposed for Taliban leaders for gender-based crimes
The International Criminal Court, a U.N. agency, has to approve the warrants. They've been condemned by the Taliban and ...
Taliban reject court move to arrest top officials for persecuting Afghan women and girls
The Taliban Friday rejected a court move to arrest two of their top officials for persecuting women, accusing the court of ...
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US Considers Offering Major Bounties for Taliban Leaders as Hostage Reports Grow
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested on Saturday that the US may offer a substantial reward for the capture of Taliban leaders, following reports that the group is holding more American ...
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ICC's Bold Move in Taliban Persecution Charges Sparks Global Reaction
The Taliban has condemned the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for two top officials for ...
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Taliban bans windows to stop women from being seen at home
The Taliban have banned windows in residential buildings to stop women from being seen while they are at home in Afghanistan. Hibatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Taliban, ordered that ...
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Pakistan’s shift from Taliban to regional realignment
Since the Taliban’s resurgence in 2021, South Asia has faced profound geopolitical shifts, revealing Taliban fractures and ...
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Women This Week: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Responds to Executive Orders and Threats from President Trump
This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers ...