Taliban's Public Executions in Afghanistan Spark Global Outrage

The recent execution of two men by the Taliban has intensified debates on the death penalty and human rights.

Taliban authorities in Afghanistan publicly executed two men convicted of murder in a football stadium in Ghazni, drawing international condemnation.
The executions, carried out by gunshot, were attended by thousands and are part of the Taliban's strict interpretation of Sharia law, including 'eye for an eye' punishments.
The United Nations, Amnesty International, and other human rights organizations have strongly criticized the executions, calling them violations of international laws and human dignity.
This marks the third and fourth public executions since the Taliban's return to power in 2021, with previous executions also for murder.
The executions have reignited debates on the use of the death penalty and the clash between international human rights standards and the application of Sharia law by the Taliban.