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ICC Judges Close Investigations into US Troops in Afghanistan

November 13, 2026 • 25 minutes ago •

THE HAGUE: Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have decided to formally close part of the prosecutor’s investigations into alleged crimes in Afghanistan, specifically those involving United States troops, and will now focus solely on actions taken by the Taliban since 2021, according to court documents.

This ruling not only ends the inquiry into alleged crimes committed by US forces, which had been inactive since 2021, but also concludes the investigation into the Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K) militant group. The ICC prosecutor’s office confirmed to Reuters on Friday that it has appealed the decision but did not provide further details.

The ruling marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between ICC prosecutors and judges regarding the Afghanistan case. This comes in the wake of the United States imposing institutional sanctions against the court, citing its opposition to arrest warrants issued for Israeli officials and the investigation into US military actions in Afghanistan.

Earlier this year, judges mandated that prosecutors separate their inquiries into Afghanistan into two distinct probes, one concentrating on the alleged crimes committed by the Taliban since 2021. The implications of this decision could affect international perceptions of accountability and justice in conflict zones.

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