Taliban's Chilling Public Execution: 80,000 Witnesses Watch as Man is Shot by Relative for Family Killings
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A harrowing public execution took place in Afghanistan's Khost city, where a man accused of killing 13 family members was shot by a relative in front of a massive crowd of 80,000 spectators. The execution marked the 11th public death sentence carried out in Kabul since the Taliban's takeover in 2021. According to the Supreme Court of Afghanistan, Mangal was sentenced to death for the murder of Abdul Rahman and 12 others, including women and children. The family was offered the option of forgiveness, but refused, leading to the implementation of the Sharia law's 'Qisas' ruling. Eyewitnesses reported that Mangal was shot to death by a 13-year-old boy from the victims' family, although this aspect of the execution could not be verified. The killing was seen as a form of retribution, with a local resident justifying the punishment, stating that the man 'targeted women and children, no one does such a thing.' The execution also drew international condemnation, with the United Nations calling for an end to public executions. UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennet stated that such executions are 'inhumane, cruel, and unusual punishment, and contrary to international law.' The Taliban's return to Sharia law has also led to a ban on education for Afghan women and girls. This public execution serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities facing Afghanistan under the Taliban regime.
