KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban publicly flogged a man in Paktika province on Monday, continuing their use of corporal punishment in the enforcement of their strict interpretation of Islamic law.
According to a statement from the Taliban-controlled Supreme Court, the man was sentenced to 25 lashes after being found guilty of theft.
Over the past two months, Taliban have lashed at least 140 individuals, including 20 women, in various provinces.
The Taliban’s public executions of corporal punishments, including floggings, have drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations and the international community.
Human rights groups have condemned these actions as violations of human dignity and basic rights, calling for an immediate end to such practices.
Despite the outcry, the Taliban continue to defend these measures as part of their adherence to Islamic law, further intensifying concerns over human rights abuses under their rule.
