Taliban edict to resume stoning women to death met with horror
Taliban announces resumption of public stoning for women, drawing criticism from human rights groups.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
The Taliban’s recent announcement to resume publicly stoning women to death has been strongly criticized by human rights groups who blame the international community’s silence for enabling these actions. The Taliban’s leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, stated that the group would enforce its interpretation of sharia law, including public flogging and stoning for adultery. Afghan women’s rights advocates have expressed horror at the announcement, highlighting the deteriorating situation for women in Afghanistan. The Taliban’s crackdown on women’s rights since taking power in August 2021 has included banning female lawyers and judges and implementing strict interpretations of sharia law. Reports indicate an increase in public floggings and executions, with women being disproportionately targeted. The international community has been called upon to address these human rights violations and prevent further escalation of atrocities against Afghan women.