Public execution in Afghanistan: Man sentenced to 'retaliatory punishment' for murder; thousands gather to watch
A convicted murderer was publicly executed in an Afghan stadium, with a victim's family member firing the fatal shots. This marks the 12th public execution since the Taliban's return to power in 2021. UN human rights officials condemned the act as "inhumane" and contrary to international law.
A convicted murderer was publicly executed in an Afghan stadium, with a victim's family member firing the fatal shots. This marks the 12th public execution since the Taliban's return to power in 2021. UN human rights officials condemned the act as "inhumane" and contrary to international law.
