afghanistan: icc prosecutor asks to open inquiry

The application seeks authorization to investigate alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes committed by Taliban and affiliated forces, Afghan National Security Forces, the US armed forces and CIA. ... The application makes assessment, crimes committed by Taliban or Afghan National..

interview: finally, justice for victims in afghanistan?

The prosecutor is seeking permission to investigate alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes by Taliban and affiliated forces, Afghan National Security Forces, and US armed forces and Central Intelligence Agency. ... But while the US angle is important, it should not overshadow the fact that..

both sides soften stance on military tribunals

The softening on both sides comes as scores of Taliban fighters, some with ties to Osama bin Laden's terrorist network, have been captured in Afghanistan. ... 'With regard to the situation in Afghanistan in particular, trying a Taliban or people involved in terrorist activity, clearly..

officials reject military courts

WASHINGTON - Bush administration lawyers rejected congressional suggestions yesterday that suspected al-Qaida and Taliban war criminals be prosecuted in U.S military justice system, saying that military courts provide protections for defendants that are unwarranted in the war on terrorism.. ..

council on foreign relations commentary

Both the public and CFR members doubt that additional U.S troop deployments would stabilize the country 57 percent of CFR members and 47 percent of the public say it's that Afghanistan can become stable enough to withstand Taliban threat.. ..

u.s. seen as less important, china as more powerful

Only about half of CFR members say Taliban's growing strength Afghanistan represents major threat to United States 70% of the public sees this as major threat. There is little optimism among either the members of Council on Foreign Relations or the public about prospects that Afghanistan can..

they’re only sleeping

Yuldashev had been introduced to the Taliban in Kabul, and they had every reason to offer him refuge: President Karimov was belligerently anti-Taliban, and Uzbekistan was backing the anti-Taliban opposition in Afghanistan. ... In Afghanistan, they were received by a jubilant..

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