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19.05.2022

Ongoing impunity in Afghanistan

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Le 19 mai 2022 de 12:45 à 14:15

Séminaire de l’École de droit

>Afghanistan has endured insecurity, war, and violations of fundamental human rights for more than four
decades and has made numerous sacrifices along the way. In contrast, no criminals have been tried
during any of these periods. Sadly, Afghanistan is still seen as a haven for significant international crimes
such as genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. The question has always been how to end
this ongoing impunity.

After the formation of the new government in 2001 and Afghanistan's accession to the International Court
of Justice in 2003, there were glimmers of hope for an end to the permanent impunity of criminals.
However, with the peace first and justice later approach, none of them have been fruitful; neither
domestic justice nor international justice has shown any interest in ending the culture of impunity. With
the reappearance of the Taliban, it would appear that all hopes are being seriously challenges.

The question arises again as to whether there is appropriate or criminal law order or structure that can
play a role in protecting victims and ending permanent exemptions; In a way that, unlike in the past,
neither justice becomes a victim of peace nor vice versa. It seems that transitional justice, despite facing
severe challenges, can play a severe role in restoring peaceful criminal justice in this country.

Ahmad-Reza Sadeqi is Professor at Kateb University of Kaboul and Visiting Professor at Sciences Po Law School (2021-2023).

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Le 19 mai 2022 de 12:45 à 14:15