Taliban Flog 12 People, Including Two Women, in Three Provinces
- Zan News
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The Taliban have publicly flogged 12 people, including two women, in the provinces of Khost, Zabul and Herat.
In statements released on Wednesday (15 April), the Taliban’s Supreme Court said these individuals were flogged on charges of “drug trafficking and sale of narcotics” and “illicit relations”.
According to the court, in Khost province eight people were sentenced to prison terms ranging from eight to 10 months and 10 to 15 lashes on charges of drug trafficking and sale of narcotics.
It also said that in Zabul and Herat provinces, four people, including two women, were each sentenced to prison and 39 lashes on charges of “illicit relations”.
In recent weeks, the use of corporal punishment by the Taliban has increased, with more than 20 people flogged in the past week alone.
