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Nov 13, 2026

ICC closes Afghanistan investigation into alleged US troop crimes

Judges at the International Criminal Court formally closed the part of the Afghanistan investigation that could have involved US military personnel, limiting the probe to Taliban crimes. The decision follows Trump's refusal to allow the court to prosecute American citizens.

Nov 13, 20267 sources

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▪Judges at the International Criminal Court issued a decision on November 12, 2026, made public November 13, 2026, ending the tribunal's Afghanistan investigation into alleged crimes by U.S. military personnel and the Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K) militia
▪The International Criminal Court's decision cites significant limitations to the prosecution's ability to conduct investigations and secure evidence as the reason for halting the probe into U.S. troops and ISIS-K
▪The United States is not a member of the International Criminal Court and does not recognize its legal jurisdiction

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