Taliban Publicly Flogs Individual For Theft In Sar-e Pol
The Taliban’s Supreme Court has announced that an individual in Sar-e Pol province was publicly flogged on charges of theft. However, the identity of the accused has not been disclosed.
In a statement issued on Monday, 3 March, the Taliban’s Supreme Court confirmed that the convicted individual received 39 lashes and was sentenced to six months in prison.
The Taliban has continued to enforce public corporal punishment, with reports emerging almost daily of individuals being flogged across various provinces. The group has officially acknowledged these punishments through public statements, reaffirming its commitment to their continuation.
Meanwhile, human rights organisations have condemned the practice, urging the Taliban to cease such punishments. They argue that, under international law, public floggings constitute torture and violate human dignity.
