"Taliban Leader's Vow to Resume Public Stoning of Afghan Women Sparks Outrage"

Taliban leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada has announced plans to reinstate public stoning and flogging of women in Afghanistan, disregarding international outcry and human rights concerns. The reclusive leader's message, delivered via state television, signals a return to brutal treatment of women under Taliban rule, prompting criticism from human rights groups and fears of a regression to the oppressive era of the 1990s. The announcement underscores the ongoing erosion of women's rights since the Taliban seized control in 2021, with the international community facing scrutiny for its perceived silence on the matter.