The United Nations has strongly condemned the public execution of four individuals by the Taliban in the provinces of Nimroz, Farah, and Badghis, calling it a clear violation of international law.
Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan, expressed deep concern over the executions carried out in these provinces. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on April 11, 2025, he called for an immediate end to such punishments and emphasized that public executions violate international standards and principles.
Bennett particularly criticized the Taliban’s use of physical punishments and public executions as alarming actions. He urged the Taliban to end such practices and align their judicial process with internationally accepted human rights norms.
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) also condemned the executions and called for an immediate halt to capital punishment. In a tweet, UNAMA stated, “The death penalty is incompatible with the fundamental right to life. UNAMA urges a moratorium on executions.”
The Taliban Supreme Court confirmed the public execution of four individuals, including one in Farah, two in Badghis, and one in Nimroz, all convicted of murder. The executions were carried out in stadiums and public places, with large crowds reportedly summoned to witness them.
UN agencies and human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have repeatedly condemned the Taliban’s enforcement of corporal punishments and capital sentences. The Taliban, however, defend their actions as consistent with Islamic Sharia.