ICC prosecutor seeks authorisation to resume Afghanistan war crimes investigation

Reuters

27 September, 2021, 04:55 pm

Last modified: 27 September, 2021, 04:58 pm

ICC prosecutor seeks authorisation to resume Afghanistan war crimes investigation

Reuters

27 September, 2021, 04:55 pm

Last modified: 27 September, 2021, 04:58 pm

Photo: Collected

Photo: Collected

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Monday said his office was seeking court approval to resume its war crimes investigation focusing on Afghanistan.

A statement said the request was being made to the court's judges in light of developments since the Taliban took over in mid-August.

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