ICC stops probe into alleged crimes by US troops in Afghanistan
Summary
International Criminal Court judges halted investigations into alleged crimes by U.S. troops in Afghanistan and by an ISIL affiliate in Khorasan Province. The prosecutor’s office appealed, while the court will focus on Taliban actions since 2021.Key Facts
- The ICC issued its decision on Thursday and made it public on Friday.
- The judges cited significant limits on investigators’ ability to investigate and obtain evidence.
- The investigation into alleged crimes by U.S. troops had been dormant since 2021.
- The Afghanistan investigation began in 2020 and covered alleged offenses dating back to 2002.
- The prosecutor’s office said it had appealed the decision.
- The ICC issued four arrest warrants for Taliban leaders last year.
- The United States is not a member of the ICC and does not recognize its jurisdiction.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump would not allow the ICC to prosecute Americans and vowed to continue efforts to dismantle the court.
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