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12
April
2019

ICC Appeals Chamber rejects Afghanistan investigation authorization

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📅 12 April 2019 📍 International

The Appeals Chamber overturned a decision authorizing investigation, citing the interests of justice and practical prospects for investigation. Rights groups and victims criticized the decision as allowing anticipated political and operational difficulties to constrain accountability, particularly for alleged crimes involving powerful states.

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Fatou Bensouda

ICC Appeals Chamber

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International Criminal Court

Afghanistan

United States