Taliban Publicly Flog 5 People In Kabul & Kunduz
The Taliban have publicly flogged five individuals in separate incidents in Kabul and Kunduz provinces, according to a statement issued by the group’s Supreme Court on Thursday.
Human Rights
15 Organisations Urge Pakistan To Halt Deportation Of Afghan Journalists
The Committee to Protect Journalists and fourteen other organisations have urged Pakistan to immediately halt deportation of Afghan journalists and other vulnerable Afghan migrants.
Taliban Publicly Flogs Seven In Ghazni & Sar-e Pol For Theft, Gambling
The Taliban’s Supreme Court announced that seven individuals were publicly flogged in Ghazni and Sar-e Pol provinces on charges of theft, gambling, and illicit relationships.
Women’s Rights Group Warns Of Rise In Forced, Early Marriages In Afghanistan
The Purple Saturdays Movement, a prominent women’s rights group, has raised alarm over the rising number of forced and early marriages involving girls in Afghanistan.
Taliban Detain Another Cleric In Kabul As Criticism From Religious Scholars Grows
The Taliban have arrested another prominent cleric in Kabul, continuing a wave of detentions targeting religious scholars who have expressed dissent against the group’s leadership.
Taliban Publicly Flog 18 For Drugs, Theft, Sex Offences In Kabul & Laghman
The Taliban’s Supreme Court announced on Saturday that it has publicly flogged 18 individuals in Kabul and Laghman provinces on charges of drug trafficking, extramarital sexual relations and theft. All were also sentenced to prison terms of between seven months and six years.
Taliban Detains Cleric Bashir Ahmad Hanafi In Helmand For Second Time
The Taliban has reportedly arrested Mawlawi Bashir Ahmad Hanafi, a religious scholar in Helmand province, for the second time.
Taliban Widely Violates Women’s Rights In Afghanistan, Says Amnesty International
Amnesty International has reported that Afghan women and girls have endured some of the most severe human rights violations since the Taliban’s return to power, with virtually no avenue for justice.
Taliban Publicly Flogs Woman & Two Men In Takhar For Theft, Adultery
The Taliban has publicly flogged a woman and two men in Yangi Qala district of Takhar province after convicting them of theft and engaging in sexual relations outside of marriage.
Taliban Detains Vocal Critic Cleric Abdul Qadir Qanit In Kabul
The Taliban has once again detained Mawlawi Abdul Qadir Qanit, a prominent religious scholar and vocal critic of the group.