Taliban to impose their interpretation of Sharia law in Afghanistan

CNN  —  The Taliban has ordered judges in Afghanistan to fully impose their interpretation of Sharia Law, including potential public executions, amputations and flogging, a move experts fear will lead to a further deterioration of human rights in the impoverished country. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghanistan’s Supreme Leader Alaiqadar Amirul Momineen made the “obligatory” … Read more

Afghanistan goes full sharia — RT World News

Taliban supreme leader made it “obligatory” to enforce sharia punishments for crimes Taliban supreme leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada has ordered Afghan judges to fully implement sharia law and its punishments, which include mutilations, flogging and executions of different sorts. The announcement was made on Sunday by the Taliban’s chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. “Carefully examine the … Read more