RASC News Agency: Several residents and civil activists from Ghor Province in western Afghanistan have voiced their rejection of Taliban court rulings, asserting that these judgments against men and women are contrary to human and Islamic values. Rahim Shah, a resident of Ghor, told RASC News Agency on Monday, June 27th, that the public is dissatisfied with the summary rulings and court decisions of the Taliban, and they demand greater justice within the community.
Shah added that the Taliban issue rulings in their courts to serve their group interests and personal agendas, which he claims are contrary to the tenets of Islam. Similarly, Ramiz Rasooli, another resident of Ghor, told RASC News Agency that the Taliban’s summary judgments are worse than the decisions made during the Republic era.
Rasooli emphasized that the Taliban should treat people according to Sharia teachings to gain public approval. He further noted that if the Taliban administered justice fairly in their court rulings, there would be no major issues for the country’s residents. Meanwhile, Osman Mohibi, a civil activist in western Afghanistan, told RASC News Agency that the Taliban issue rulings based on arbitrary laws and guidelines, which he believes are unjust.
Mohibi also pointed out that the Taliban judicial authorities have not adequately addressed criminal cases involving prisoners, preventing the issuance of their release orders. On the other hand, Taliban officials in Ghor Province have announced the implementation of flogging punishments for six individuals accused of illicit relationships, moral corruption, and running away from home.
The Directorate of Information and Culture of the Taliban in Ghor stated in a press release that five individuals received 39 lashes each, while another received 27 lashes.
