Taliban Flog Two Men In Paktia On Theft Charges
The Taliban publicly flogged two men in Paktia province’s Samkanai district on charges of theft, the group’s judiciary announced on Sunday.
The Taliban publicly flogged two men in Paktia province’s Samkanai district on charges of theft, the group’s judiciary announced on Sunday.
According to a statement issued by the Taliban court on 27 July, one man received 39 lashes while the other was sentenced to 30 lashes. The punishments were carried out in the presence of local officials, including the district police chief and court attendees.
In addition to the corporal punishment, the first defendant was sentenced to ten months in prison, while the second received an eight-month prison term. The sentences were reportedly enforced following approval by the Taliban’s Supreme Court.
The Taliban did not release the identities of the individuals.
The group has continued to carry out public floggings since returning to power in 2021, describing such actions as the implementation of Islamic Sharia law. International human rights organisations have repeatedly condemned the Taliban’s use of corporal punishment, labelling it a form of torture and a violation of international law.
