ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women, girls
The warrants are for Haibatullah Akhundzada, the Supreme Leader of the Taliban, and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, Chief Justice of the Taliban. A spokesman for the regime said the Taliban did not recognize the International Criminal Court and would not abide by its orders.
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