Decree
Taliban punished two individuals in Panjshir province for illicit relations and fleeing home.
Decree Translation
Date: 15/03/1403
On 4 June 2024, according to the decision of the Primary Urban Court of Panjshir province, two individuals accused of having illicit relationships and fleeing their homes were publicly subjected to discretionary punishment.
Notes on Decree
The public punishment of two individuals in Panjshir for alleged illicit relationships and fleeing home highlights the Taliban’s continued reliance on discretionary corporal penalties absent transparent legal safeguards. This practice suppresses personal freedoms and perpetuates gender-based discrimination, violating both due process and protections against cruel or inhuman treatment.
Sources
Decree Stats
Area of Decree
Arbitrary Punishment, Gender Equality, Justice & Fair Trial, Liberty & Security, Personal Autonomy, Torture & Ill-Treatment
Issuer/Jurisdiction
Taliban Supreme Court
Type of Decree
Enforcement Action, Written Order
Targeted Gender
Both
Delivery Method
Supreme Court Newsletter
Date Published
4, June 2024
Source Media
