He is promising public stoning and flogging as penalties for adultery. Akhundzada’s words echoed the resurgence of Taliban total authority since the group’s takeover of Kabul in August 2021.
In a rare public address from the Taliban leader, he underscored the group’s unwavering commitment to enforcing its harsh interpretation of Islamic Sharia law.
Afghan women now have to be completely covered to leave their homes or go out in public.
Despite global outcry and promises of a more moderate regime, the Taliban swiftly reverted to draconian measures reminiscent of their oppressive rule in the late 1990s.
The Taliban’s re-establishment has raised grave concerns about the fate of women’s rights in Afghanistan.
The promise of a more inclusive government has given way to a grim reality, with women facing the imminent threat of public executions and lashings for perceived transgressions.
Akhundzada’s words signal a direct challenge to the international community’s advocacy for women’s rights, framing it as a clash between Western ideals and the Taliban’s rigid interpretation of Sharia law.
Return to Barbarism
The United Nations, among others, has condemned the Taliban’s repressive tactics, urging an immediate halt to such barbaric practices.
