The film "Kite Runner," based on the novel by Afghan emigre Khaled Hosseini, portrayed the terror of a Taliban-era execution by stoning at Ghazi Stadium in Kabul. Radio Free Europe
Afghanistan Considers Public Stoning for Adulterers -- Voice of America
Afghanistan's Justice Ministry has proposed reintroducing public stoning for convicted adulterers, possibly restoring a punishment in force during the Taliban's brutal rule.
Human Rights Watch and Afghan officials said Monday the sentence for married adulterers -- along with flogging for unmarried offenders -- appears in a draft revision of the country's penal code.
The U.S.-based rights group urged the Afghan government to reject the proposal, and said international donors should send a clear message that including stoning in Afghan law would have an immediate adverse effect on funding for the government.
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More News On Afghanistan Considering Reintroducing Public Stoning As Punishment For Adultery
Rights group says Afghanistan must reject proposal to for stoning as punishment for adultery -- FOX News/AP
Adulterers may be stoned under new Afghan law, official says -- Reuters
Public stoning consideration is latest setback for Afghan women's rights -- The Guardian
Afghanistan draws criticism from human rights group over proposal to bring back stoning -- FOX News
Afghan Draft Text Raises Fears Of Shari'a-Fueled Return To Stoning -- Radio Free Europe
Afghanistan to bring back stoning for adultery -- Rick Moran, American Thinker
Public stoning to death for adultery proposed in Afghan penal code -- Khaama Press
My Comment: The return of the dark ages to Afghanistan is now in full swing.
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