This means that, despite not having international recognition, the Taliban inherits all obligations and responsibilities that are binding on the State of Afghanistan, including adherence to the ...

The Taliban could be brought in front of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) after landmark legal action was taken against them for their oppression of women. Canada, the Netherlands, Germany ...

Afghan women have been systematically oppressed—arrest warrants for Taliban leaders might finally see some justice served.

If the ICJ rules against the Taliban, it would make it harder for more countries to normalise ties with the regime, human rights groups say. (Supplied: International Court of Justice) But she also ...

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking arrest warrants for Taliban leaders for alleged gender-based crimes, as the group continues to crack down on women’s rights in Afghanistan.

Ongoing global conflicts such as those in Ukraine and the Middle East, and shifting international priorities are exacerbating ...

Recent headlines brought a glimmer of hope to the women and girls whose lives under the Taliban have essentially been reduced to prison terms: Canada, Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands announced ...

The State Department has offered a $5 million reward for information regarding the disappearance of Afghan American ...

While the ICC's actions signal international awareness of the Taliban's abuses, they are a far cry from on-the-ground justice. Stronger political support and collective actions are needed from ...

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on ...

The ICC is a court of last resort, only stepping in when national authorities are unable or unwilling to pursue justice. When Khan took office in 2021, he asked to reopen the investigation but with a ...

A court on Tuesday ordered Costa Rican authorities to release foreign migrants locked up in a shelter after being deported by ...