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Taliban · SerbiaThe supreme leader of the Taliban today urged Afghans to respect Islamic law imposed by his government, which has not been recognized by any country to date. The Taliban otherwise impose a very strict version of Sharia.See the Story
Taliban leader urges Afghans to abide by strict Sharia law
Activism · KandaharISLAMABAD — Afghanistan’s Islamist Taliban rulers Thursday sentenced two people to 15 years each for engaging in political activity, while a third person was flogged 30 times and jailed for similar charges.
The de facto government in Kabul, yet to be formally recognized by the international community, has banned all political parties and activities nationwide, deeming them as unIslamic.
The Taliban Supreme Court said in a statement that Thursd…See the Story
Taliban sentence 3 Afghans to lengthy terms, flogging for political activism
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Taliban · Kandahar"Our mission is to enforce sharia and Allah's Hudud [law]," says Hibatullah Akhundzada. The reclusive leader lives in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar and rarely leaves. He primarily addressed Western critics of the Taliban government through edicts.See the Story
Taliban Chief Defends Islamic Criminal Justice System, Including Stoning Women for Adultery
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