ICC Prosecutor Welcomes Referral of Afghanistan Women’s Rights Violations Case

Bayan News – The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced yesterday (November 29) that the case concerning violations of women’s rights in Afghanistan has been referred to the court by six countries.

Karim Khan, the Chief Prosecutor of the ICC, stated that these six countries, by referring the case, have expressed their deep concern over the human rights situation in Afghanistan, particularly the systematic violations of the rights of Afghan women and girls.

He noted that these countries have requested the ICC to investigate the situation regarding women’s rights in Afghanistan.

The ICC Chief Prosecutor highlighted that the court has previously conducted active investigations into the human rights situation in Afghanistan.

He affirmed that the ICC is committed to addressing cases of severe human rights violations and will continue its investigations concerning Afghanistan.

According to the ICC Chief Prosecutor, the member states of the court are scheduled to hold a meeting next week to discuss the referral of the Afghanistan case, specifically focusing on women’s rights violations.

Karim Khan called on member states to provide the necessary resources to support the court’s investigations in this matter.

The ICC is receiving the case on violations of the rights of Afghan women and girls in a context where the interim government, following its rise to power, has imposed severe restrictions on women and girls.

The prohibition of education for girls, the ban on women’s employment, and restrictions on their social mobility are among the most significant limitations imposed by the Taliban-led interim government.

Moreover, the Taliban’s new law on the promotion of virtue has subjected women and girls to even stricter control.

The Case of Afghan Women’s Rights Referred to The Hague by Five Countries