Taliban Publicly Flogs 7 People Across 4 Afghan Provinces
The Taliban’s Supreme Court announced on Tuesday that seven people were publicly flogged across four Afghan provinces, each receiving approximately 60 lashes in total.
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.
Wednesday, 05/28/2025 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.
Tuesday, 05/27/2025 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.
Sunday, 05/25/2025 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.
Thursday, 05/22/2025 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.
Thursday, 05/22/2025 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.
Thursday, 05/22/2025 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.
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