Taliban Conducts Third Public Execution in a Week Amid International Condemnation

The latest execution in northern Afghanistan is part of a series of severe public punishments reinstated by the Taliban, drawing widespread criticism.

• The Taliban conducted a public execution of a man convicted of murder in northern Afghanistan, marking the third such event in five days.
• This recent execution is part of a broader pattern of severe public punishments, including floggings and stonings, that the Taliban have reinstated since their return to power in August 2021.
• International organizations, including the United Nations and Amnesty International, have condemned these actions, calling for an immediate end to such inhumane practices.
• Despite international criticism, the Taliban claim their governance and judicial processes are based on Islamic law, rejecting calls for change.
• The Taliban's harsh policies have also extended to imposing severe restrictions on women's rights, including education and public participation.

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