ICC seeks arrest of Taliban leaders for persecuting women

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders, including the supreme spiritual leader, for persecuting women and girls. The warrants accuse Haibatullah Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani of crimes against humanity based on gender. The ICC cited reasonable grounds to believe they committed persecution against women, girls, and gender non-conforming individuals. This action follows the Taliban's policies on gender, gender identity, and expression. The warrants mark a significant step in holding Taliban leadership accountable for human rights violations.