ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of LGBTQ people
THE HAGUE, July 11, 2025 — The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani, accusing them of crimes against humanity based on gender persecution. The charges cite systematic targeting of women, girls, LGBTQ‑identifying individuals and others not conforming