Rights activists challenge ICC’s decision to deny investigation into Afghanistan situation

The Hague (Kabul Now) – The 18^th Assembly of States Parties (ASP) side event was held today, Wednesday, December 04, in World Forum Convention Center in The Hague, The Netherlands. The ASP is a yearly week-long meeting composed of the member states who are signatories to the Rome Statute. ASP brings together the state parties as well as journalists, observers and human rights activists take part in the assembly. The side event was organized by Transitional Justice Coordination Group (TJCG), Justice International and the Kingdom of Norway.

Five panelists and a moderator took part in the discussion on peace and justice in Afghanistan. This event comes at a crucial time when the country is seeking to reach a political settlement with the Taliban, a movement that has been fighting against NATO and other international forces and the Afghan government for the last 18 years.