Taliban Publicly Flogs Woman In Herat Province
The Taliban’s Supreme Court has announced that a woman has been flogged in public in Obe district of Herat province on charges of extramarital relations.
On Tuesday, the court said in a statement that the woman was lashed 39 times.
The Taliban has not disclosed the identity of the woman, but mentioned that the punishment was issued by the court of Obe district in Herat city and was carried out after being confirmed by the Supreme Court.
Despite opposition from human rights organisations, the Taliban continues to carry out public and corporal punishments on citizens.
