A man and woman have been stoned to death by Taliban
militants in northern Sar-i-Pul province for having immoral contacts. Abdul
Jabar Haqbin, acting governor of Sar-i-Pul province said that Taliban had
kidnapped the man and woman three days before.
militants in northern Sar-i-Pul province for having immoral contacts. Abdul
Jabar Haqbin, acting governor of Sar-i-Pul province said that Taliban had
kidnapped the man and woman three days before.
He said Taliban planned to execute the hostages on Friday
but it was delayed due to an airstrike by Afghan forces. Haqbin added that the
execution was ultimately carried in Kata Qala area of Suzma Qala District yesterday.
but it was delayed due to an airstrike by Afghan forces. Haqbin added that the
execution was ultimately carried in Kata Qala area of Suzma Qala District yesterday.
Reports suggest that both the woman and man have children.
Taliban had earlier announced punishment to villagers based
on the decision of their illegal courts, also called ‘desert courts’. They
assign judges in large areas coming under their control.
on the decision of their illegal courts, also called ‘desert courts’. They
assign judges in large areas coming under their control.
Before this incident, Taliban have publicly executed people
in different parts of the country for similar offences.
in different parts of the country for similar offences.
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