The Taliban have called accusations of gender discrimination "absurd" as four countries pledge to hold Afghanistan accountable for its treatment of women under international law.

Germany, Australia, Canada and the Netherlands said they will take the Taliban to the U.N.’s highest court because of its harsh restrictions on Afghan women.

By bne IntelliNews Germany, Australia, Canada, and the Netherlands have prepared a draft proposal indicating they will file a complaint against the Taliban at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) if the group fails to change its policies towards Afghan women and girls,