Taliban Flogs Two People In Public In Maidan Wardak
The Taliban’s Supreme Court said two people were flogged in public in Maidan Wardak, receiving 39 lashes each on theft charges.
In a statement, the court said the punishments were carried out on Sunday, April 19, in Chak district. The two individuals were also sentenced to two years and six months of imprisonment.
Human rights organisations have repeatedly called on the Taliban to halt punishments such as flogging, amputations and executions.
Taliban officials, however, say they are enforcing Islamic law and have urged countries and international organisations not to interfere in their affairs.
