In what may be the first official confirmation of Taliban enforcing their strict interpretation of the Islamic law in Afghanistan, the ruling group’s supreme court, on Monday, said that 19 people were publicly lashed for crimes including theft, running away from home, adultery and so on.

Taliban official confirms 19 people charged with various crimes were lashed 39 times

Afghanistan's supreme court on Sunday said it had extended the term of President Ashraf Ghani until delayed elections take place - resolving, for now, the question of what would happen after his term expires on May 22.

Afghan supreme court extends President Ashraf Ghani's term until delayed elections

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Taliban official confirms 19 people charged with various crimes were lashed 39 times

Afghan supreme court extends President Ashraf Ghani's term until delayed elections