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ICC will unseal warrants for 4 Taliban leaders wanted on gender persecution charges

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What happened

The International Criminal Court says it is unsealing arrest warrants against four senior Taliban leaders on charges of crimes against humanity…

Key facts

  • Reported by ABC News and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:47:56 UTC.

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  1. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes police to court over search warrants

  2. Ex-Prince Andrew challenges validity of Epstein-related search warrants

  3. Russia hosts consultations on Afghanistan, including with a Taliban delegation

  4. Australian leaders condemn pro-Palestine vigils planned for 7 October anniversary amid Jewish commemorations

  5. ICC will unseal warrants for 4 Taliban leaders wanted on gender persecution charges

  6. ICC unseals arrest warrants for Taliban education ministers

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