Short Title: UN Slams Mass Flogging of 63 in Afghanistan; Calls for End to Corporal Punishment
The United Nations (UN) expressed strong condemnation and called on the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan to put an end to the mass flogging of at least 63 people that took place in the northern Saripul province on Tuesday, as reported by the UN mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).
The UN mission reiterated its opposition to corporal punishment and emphasized the importance of adhering to international human rights obligations.
Since the Taliban regained power in August 2021, they have reinstated a strict interpretation of Islamic law, or sharia.
This has resulted in public executions and corporal punishments, primarily in the form of flogging.
The Taliban have employed this form of punishment for various offenses, including theft, adultery, and alcohol consumption.
The UN's statement comes as part of a larger concern for the protection of human rights in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime.
The international community has been closely monitoring the situation and expressing concerns over the Taliban's adherence to human rights standards.
The UN's call for an end to public flogging is a reflection of these concerns and a reminder of the importance of upholding international human rights obligations.
Since the Taliban regained power in August 2021, they have reinstated a strict interpretation of Islamic law, or sharia.
This has resulted in public executions and corporal punishments, primarily in the form of flogging.
The Taliban have employed this form of punishment for various offenses, including theft, adultery, and alcohol consumption.
The UN's statement comes as part of a larger concern for the protection of human rights in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime.
The international community has been closely monitoring the situation and expressing concerns over the Taliban's adherence to human rights standards.
The UN's call for an end to public flogging is a reflection of these concerns and a reminder of the importance of upholding international human rights obligations.
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