Bodies hang from cranes as Taliban restore public executions
Afghanistan regresses as the Taliban’s strict interpretation of Sharia law returns As the Taliban regime continues to consolidate its regime following their full takeover last month, images of people being hanged from cranes have been circulated online. As Afghan society returns to Sharia law, Taliban authorities were photographed having killed four alleged kidnappers, before dangling […]
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Music to be banned by Taliban and women will need a male chaperone if travelling alone
After claiming to be ‘committed to the rights of women’ in their new regime, oppressive staples are already returning under Taliban control Life in Afghanistan is starting to return to how it was some 20 years ago under the Taliban‘s rule, as the insurgents continue to consolidate power following their takeover. Despite telling the world’s […]
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Gay men in Afghanistan fear that the Taliban will execute them at any moment
Gay men are at serious risk under Taliban rule Numerous gay men have spoken out over their fears of living in a Taliban occupied Kabul. Speaking to the Insider, several have said they are now ‘living through a nightmare’. 37-year-old gay man Afghan Rameen spoke to Insider over the phone in tears: “I just hope […]
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Taliban host first press conference in Kabul after Afghanistan takeover
Taliban militants give their first live press conference, days after completing their takeover of Afghanistan The Taliban has held its first press conference in Kabul since it took over control of Afghanistan. He began the press conference by stating “after 20 years of struggle we have emancipated [the country] and expelled foreigners”, adding, “This is […]
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