A chilling video has emerged from the Khost province of Afghanistan, rattling viewers around the globe. Reports reveal that a man named Mangal, convicted of murder, was publicly executed alongside 13 members of his family, including children, on Tuesday in a large sports stadium in Khost. Staggeringly, the executioner was a 13-year-old boy, a family member of the deceased.
Taliban officials stated that Mangal was convicted by Afghanistan's Supreme Court, and his execution was sanctioned by the Taliban's supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada. Approximately 80,000 people were present in the stadium, some shouting slogans following the gunshots. This marked the 11th such event under Taliban rule since 2021.
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A statement from the Supreme Court explained that "Qisas," or retributive justice, was applied. The court asserted that the accused had the opportunity to appeal at all three judicial levels. However, human rights organizations cast doubt on these claims, arguing the Taliban's justice system lacks transparency and fairness.
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Calls to End Public Executions
UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett condemned the execution as "inhumane and against international law," urging an immediate halt to all public executions. Meanwhile, Taliban officials and supporters deemed it "Islamic justice."
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According to local media, the victim's family was offered the choice of forgiveness, which could have spared Mangal under Islamic law, but the 13-year-old boy refused to forgive, ultimately leading to his taking the shot.
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Taliban Enforces Strict Sharia Law
Since the Taliban's return to power, they have enforced strict Sharia laws, including public executions, lashings, and other harsh punishments. The international community has repeatedly voiced concerns, arguing that the Taliban's system of justice is not only brutal but also contradicts global human rights standards.
