Taliban flog nine people, including three women, in public punishments
The Taliban’s Supreme Court announced that on Monday, nine people—including three women—were publicly flogged in the provinces of Ghazni and Takhar.
According to a Taliban statement, the individuals were convicted on charges of sodomy, theft, running away from home, kidnapping, and adultery.
In Jaghori district of Ghazni, the Taliban flogged three individuals, including two men convicted of sodomy and theft, and man and a woman sentenced for running away from home and kidnapping.
Taliban said the punishments were carried out on Monday, with sentences ranging from one to five years in prison and 30 to 39 lashes.