"Taliban's Public Execution Draws Thousands in Northern Afghanistan"

The Taliban carried out a public execution of a man convicted of murder in northern Afghanistan, marking the third such death sentence in five days and the fifth since seizing power in August 2021. The execution, which took place in heavy snowfall at a sports stadium in Shibirghan, was carried out by the victim's brother and witnessed by thousands. The Taliban has also executed two men for stabbing and flogged individuals for adultery and immoral acts, drawing strong criticism from the United Nations for their severe punishments and disregard for human rights.