The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor says he has requested arrest warrants for two top Afghan Taliban officials over the repression of women. The Taliban have barred women from jobs, most public spaces and education beyond sixth grade after they took back control of the country in 2021.

ICC prosecutor requests warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of Afghan women

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor says he has requested arrest warrants for two top Afghan Taliban officials over the repression of women. The Taliban have barred women from jobs, most public spaces and education beyond sixth grade after they took back control of the country in 2021.