Taliban Foreign Ministry: We consider the implementation of the death penalty as our obligation

The Taliban Foreign Ministry says that the request by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to abolish or suspend the death penalty is “irresponsible” and “ignorant of Islamic law.” The ministry issued a statement today (Wednesday, April 17) saying that the Taliban, as an “Islamic regime,” consider it their “duty” to carry out the death penalty. The Taliban Foreign Ministry said that death sentences are issued after review…