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| Gulbuddin Hekmatyar (File Photo) |
By Samim Faramarz
A petition has been filed by families of cvil war victims, who have pointed fingers at certain factions, including Gulbuddin Hekmatyar-led Hizb-e-Islami, for their involvement in war crimes and called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague to prosecute offenders.
They called on the ICC to launch an investigation into the crimes committed by warring factions during the civil war in the country.
In a petition to the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in Kabul, they requested justice for the victims of crimes allegedly committed by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar-led Hizb-e-Islam group during the civil conflict.
UNAMA has said that the petition is being reviewed, said a member of Green Trend Movement who prepared the petition.
In response, Hizb-e-Islami has said that the petition was prepared by those who are opposed to peace in the country.
“If a transparent international institution acceptable to all is formed for the assessment of these issues, Hizb-e-Islami is prepared to give answers to the nation,” said Hizb-e-Islami spokesman Nadir Afghan.
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