International Criminal Court limits Afghanistan investigation to Taliban crimes
Judges said prosecutors had not shown they could effectively investigate the broader case, and the Taliban warrants remain in force.
- On Friday, judges at the International Criminal Court officially closed investigations into alleged crimes by U.S. troops and ISIS-K in Afghanistan, prioritizing the ongoing Taliban inquiry instead.
- Citing "significant limitations to the Prosecution's ability to conduct its investigations," the court confirmed Thursday that it would formally separate the two Afghanistan inquiries into distinct probes.
- Although the Taliban probe remains active with arrest warrants for four leaders, the office of the prosecutor announced on Friday that it has appealed the decision to close other inquiries.
- Sanctions from Trump currently target the ICC and 13 current and former staff members, reflecting opposition to investigations into American citizens or allies including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio has threatened to "dismantle the ICC brick by brick, if necessary," though it remains unclear whether closing the U.S. investigation will resolve American jurisdictional concerns.
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Judges say prosecution has failed to demonstrate ability to pursue further investigative activities, while separate probe into alleged Taliban crimes continues
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Independent EspañolThe International Criminal Court limits its investigation in Afghanistan to Taliban crimes, excluding U.S. military personnel.The decision faces criticism from Washington, which threatens to dismantle the court, and coincides with Trump administration sanctions.
Marine Corps Times
Judges close part of ICC Afghanistan investigations that could look at US troops
The International Criminal Court will close investigations into Afghanistan that previously looked at alleged crimes by U.S. troops and focus only on actions of the Taliban.
Associated Press News
International Criminal Court limits Afghanistan investigation to Taliban crimes
Judges at the International Criminal Court have ended the part of the global tribunal’s investigation into Afghanistan that could have involved U.S. military personnel.
Judges close part of ICC Afghanistan investigations
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued a decision to formally close part of the prosecutor’s investigations into Afghanistan that previously looked at alleged crimes by US troops and to focus only on actions of the Taliban since 2021, court documents show. The decision by the chamber formally closes not only the line […]
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