RASC News Agency: Local sources from Nimroz province have reported that the Taliban group publicly whipped a number of individuals at the sports stadium in Zaranj, the provincial center. This incident occurred after these individuals were accused of committing crimes such as robbery and engaging in illicit relationships. The media was informed about this incident on Saturday, November 11th.
The sources further revealed that the Taliban group had announced their intention to publicly punish at least 25 individuals for various crimes. This announcement was made during a call on Thursday, November 9th. The public flogging of these individuals serves as a stark reminder of the harsh and oppressive measures employed by the Taliban in their pursuit of maintaining control and enforcing their strict interpretation of law and order.
The incident in Nimroz province involving the Taliban group has been met with severe restrictions on media coverage and citizen involvement. At least six residents who attempted to film the punishment of the accused were apprehended by the group. This oppressive act not only prevented the dissemination of information but also violated the rights and dignity of the individuals involved. Witnesses from Nimroz have reported that the Taliban group disregarded the reputation and emotions of several young people by subjecting them to public whipping in front of a crowd of over 3,000 people.
The Taliban’s punitive methods have drawn widespread criticism from various human rights organizations and nations. Their refusal to allow the filming of public punishments has been a subject of concern and condemnation. It is worth noting that the group has made repeated attempts to carry out such punishments in other provinces of the country. However, they have taken measures to confiscate mobile phones from spectators to prevent the dissemination of any footage capturing their actions. This deliberate effort to suppress evidence further highlights the oppressive nature of the Taliban’s practices.
