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27
September
2021

Prosecutor seeks to resume Afghanistan investigation with narrower priorities

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๐Ÿ“… 27 September 2021 ๐Ÿ“ Afghanistan

Prosecutor Karim Khan asked judges to resume the investigation and prioritize alleged crimes by the Taliban and Islamic State in Khorasan Province. He said other aspects, including alleged crimes by US forces and former Afghan forces, would receive lower priority given resource constraints. The choice sparked criticism about how prosecutorial discretion could affect equal treatment.

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Karim A.A. Khan

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Afghanistan

United States

Taliban

IS-K

Office of the Prosecutor