Kabul: The Islamic Emirate has officially declared that it does not recognize the authority of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and is not obligated to adhere to the Rome Statute.
In a recent statement, the administration emphasized that Afghanistan's previous government's accession to the statute holds no legal standing.
Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, stated that Afghanistan’s membership in the Rome Statute is unnecessary, reaffirming that the current government does not consider itself bound by its provisions.
The statement criticized the ICC, claiming it operates under political influence and selectively ignores war crimes committed by powerful nations. “The International Criminal Court has remained silent in the face of numerous violations, failing to take action against countries responsible for war crimes in Afghanistan,” the declaration read.
The statement follows the ICC’s recent call for the arrest of the leader of the Islamic Emirate and the head of Afghanistan’s Supreme Court—an action that has drawn strong condemnation from the ruling authorities in Kabul.
