Taliban leader adopts full Sharia law in Afghanistan, orders judges to enforce stonings, floggings and limb amputations

Afghanistan’s supreme leader has ordered judges to fully implement aspects of Islamic law, including public executions, stoning and flogging, and amputation of limbs for thieves.

Taliban chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid announced late Sunday, November 13 that Hibatullah Akhundzada’s “binding” order came after the secret leader met with a group of judges.

The Taliban promised a softer version of the hardline rule that characterized their first stint in power, from 1996 to 2001, but gradually cracked down on rights and freedoms.

“Carefully examine the records of thieves, kidnappers and seditionists,” Mujahid said quoting Akhundzada.

‘Those records in which all Sharia (Islamic law) requirements of hudud and qisas have been met, you are obligated to implement them.

“It is the rule of Sharia, and my commandment, which is obligatory.”