The International Criminal Court at the Hague will commence inquiries into possible war crimes committed by Afghan, U.S and Taliban forces during the Afghan War which is entering into its 19th year.
ICC Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda intends to investigate war crimes occurring between 2003 and 2014, with the Taliban standing accused of crimes including the mass execution of civilians.
Afghan authorities will also be subject to investigation into the alleged torture and mistreatment of prisoners in which The United States Armed Forces and CIA have also been implicated.