Taliban Public Execution in Afghanistan Draws International Criticism

The Taliban executed a man for murder in Shibirghan, Afghanistan, the third such execution in a week. The public execution took place at a snowy sports stadium, with tight security. The Taliban has carried out five such executions since seizing power in August 2021, drawing UN criticism.

Background

The public execution in Shibirghan is the latest in a series of executions carried out by the Taliban since their rise to power in August 2021.