AVA - ICC: Resume probe of Afghanistan atrocitiesin Afghanistan to resume

The investigation by the Office of the Prosecutor into crimes against humanity and war crimes in Afghanistan can resume. The International Criminal Court (ICC) judges announced.

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA)_Monitoring, In a declaration published on the ICC’s website, the judges called for the investigation to resume, after a two year pause.

Human Rights Watch meanwhile stated late Monday night that the ICC should address crimes committed by all sides when it continues its investigation into the situation in Afghanistan.

“The ICC offers a rare opportunity to advance justice in a country where accountability is completely absent,” said Patricia Gossman, associate Asia director at Human Rights Watch.

“This investigation needs to address serious crimes by all sides to the conflict, including US forces, to bring justice even when the most powerful nations are involved.”