Taliban Announces Resumption of Public Stoning for Adultery

In a stark reversal of human rights progress, the Taliban's supreme leader declares the reinstatement of public stoning and flogging for women accused of adultery, sparking global outrage.

The Taliban's supreme leader, Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, announced in a voice message the decision to resume public stoning and flogging of women for adultery, citing adherence to their interpretation of Islamic Sharia.
Since the Taliban's return to power in 2021, Afghanistan has seen a significant regression in women's rights, with bans on education, employment, and public presence for girls and women.
The international community has been criticized for its silence on the issue, as human rights organizations express horror and concern over the Taliban's latest edict.
Conditions for women and girls in Afghanistan are described as the 'worst globally,' with the Taliban's policies amounting to what some call a 'gender apartheid.'
Suicide rates among girls have reportedly increased significantly in the last two years, highlighting the dire situation for women under Taliban rule.