Taliban Flogs Man In Paktika Over Counterfeit Currency Charges
The Taliban’s Supreme Court announced on Tuesday that an individual in Paktika province has been flogged on charges of using counterfeit currency.
According to the statement, the group’s primary court in the Urgun district sentenced the man to 16 months in prison and 16 lashes. The sentence was reportedly carried out on Sunday, 4 May.
The Taliban’s Supreme Court regularly reports the use of corporal punishment, with such actions taking place on an almost daily basis.
International human rights organisations, including the United Nations, have repeatedly urged the Taliban to end the practice of corporal punishment, citing serious concerns over due process and the lack of access to fair legal representation.
Critics argue that the Taliban’s judicial system fails to meet international legal standards and often denies the accused basic rights, including access to a defence lawyer.
