Taliban flog 37 people in under a week
Figures show the punishments represent a more than 68% increase compared with the first six days of the previous month.
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Taliban detention decree risks longer, arbitrary arrests, lawyers say
Legal experts say the provision banning release before a court decision could delay detention for months.
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UN deputy chief urges world not to ignore rights abuses in Afghanistan
Mohammed said women and girls in Afghanistan were being denied fundamental rights, including access to education, work, security and freedom.
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Taliban leader extends detention period for suspects
Under the new order, the maximum detention period for a suspect has been extended from 72 hours to up to.
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Hibatullah bans public criticism of Taliban officials, citing Islamic law
Akhundzada said criticism he deemed “baseless” or “detached from reality” was prohibited under his interpretation of Islamic teachings.
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Restrictions on women and girls tightened across Afghanistan in 2025
In Kabul, dozens of women were detained during the year for failing to comply with Taliban-mandated dress codes.
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Taliban flogged more than 1,000 people in public in 2025, figures show
In addition to floggings, the Taliban carried out at least three public executions in 2025.
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Taliban detain 25 people in Takhar over music
The arrests took place overnight in Khwaja Ghar district, where residents had gathered at a house.
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Taliban burn musical instruments in eastern Afghanistan
The statement said the action was taken to prevent what the Taliban described as immoral practices and to implement Islamic.
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Iran executed 85 Afghan nationals this year: Rights group
Hengaw said Iranian authorities carried out the execution of an Afghan prisoner identified as Bismillah Tajik early on Sunday at.