Prosecutor to seek investigation into Afghanistan conflict

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Fri, 03 Nov 2017 - 01:22 GMT

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Reuters

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 - 01:22 GMT

The ICC's deputy prosecutor Fatou Bensouda speaks during a news conference after a meeting with President Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan June 28, 2011. REUTERS/ Thierry Gouegnon

The ICC's deputy prosecutor Fatou Bensouda speaks during a news conference after a meeting with President Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan June 28, 2011. REUTERS/ Thierry Gouegnon

THE HAGUE - 3 November 2017: The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Friday said she will seek approval to open a formal investigation into allegations of war crimes in Afghanistan.

Fatou Bensouda said in a statement that there is "reasonable basis to believe" war crimes and crimes against humanity were committed.

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