Justice · Kabul, Afghanistan · October 6, 2026

ICC unseals warrants for two Taliban education ministers

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 4, 8:00 PM ET

The International Criminal Court unsealed arrest warrants for Taliban education minister Habibullah Agha and higher education minister Neda Mohammad Nadeem. They are accused of gender-based persecution, a crime against humanity.

Why it matters

The warrants target officials behind bans on girls' and women's education, raising international pressure on the Taliban.

Background

Since returning to power in 2021, the Taliban have barred girls from secondary school and women from universities. The ICC had previously sought warrants for the Taliban's top leaders over gender persecution.

Sources

• France 24 ↗October 5, 2026

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