Declaring a war against Western Democracy, the Taliban have&nbsp;announced that it will soon start stoning women to death for adultery.&nbsp;

The radical group's Supreme Leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada vowed this in a voice message broadcast on state TV on Saturday (Mar 23).

<h2>Alarming declaration</h2>

Labelling Western human rights defenders 'representatives of the devil', Akhundzada&nbsp;made the alarming declaration that the group will implement harsh punishments — including being stoned to death — against women.

"You say it's a violation of women's rights when we stone them to death. But we will soon implement the punishment for adultery," he said.

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He defiantly stated that despite Western objections, the Taliban would "flog women in public. We will stone them to death in public."

"These are all against your democracy, but we will continue doing it," he said, adding that they were deemed necessary by the Taliban to uphold their interpretation of Islamic law.

"We both say we defend human rights—we do it as God's representative and you as the devil's," he declared in his harshest comments&nbsp;since taking over Kabul in August 2021.

<h2>Taliban 2.0</h2>

Akhundzada's remarks represent a stark departure from the more moderate image the "new" Taliban have&nbsp;sought to portray since seizing power in Afghanistan in 2021.&nbsp;

The announcement underscores the challenges faced by Afghan women under Taliban rule and raises concerns about the group's commitment to human rights.

In his voice message, Akhundzada said that the women's rights advocated by the "Westerners" were against the Taliban's interpretation of Islamic Sharia.

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"Do women want the rights that Westerners are talking about?" he asked.

"They are against Sharia and clerics’ opinions, the clerics who toppled Western democracy."

Emphasising that Taliban foot soldiers must oppose the West, he added, "I told the Mujahedin that we tell the Westerners that we fought against you for 20 years, and we will fight 20 and even more years against you."

"We will bring Sharia to this land," said the Taliban supreme leader, who had not been seen in public since the Taliban seized control of Kabul.

<h2>'Imprisoned' women</h2>

His remarks have incited outrage among women, who have called for increased pressure from the international community.

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Talking to the Telegraph, Tala, a former civil servant, said: "The money that they receive from the international community as humanitarian aid is just feeding them against women."

Calling Afghanistan a "prison" that the Taliban are making "smaller…every passing day," she added, "I don’t feel safe and secure in Afghanistan."

"Each morning starts with a barrage of notices and orders imposing restrictions and stringent rules on women, stripping away even the smallest joys and extinguishing hope for a brighter future," she said.

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Declaring a war against Western Democracy, the Taliban have announced that it will soon start stoning women to death for adultery. The radical group's Supreme Leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada vowed this in a voice message broadcast on state TV on Saturday (Mar 23).

Declaring a war against Western Democracy, the Taliban have announced that it will soon start stoning women to death for adultery. The radical group's Supreme Leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada vowed this in a voice message broadcast on state TV on Saturday (Mar 23). Alarming declaration Labelling Western human rights defenders 'representatives of the devil', Akhundzada made the alarming declaration that the group will implement harsh punishments — including being stoned to death — against women. "You say it's a violation of women's rights when we stone them to death. But we will soon implement the punishment for adultery," he said. Also read | Pakistan, Afghanistan set to discuss trade normalisation in Kabul talks He defiantly stated that despite Western objections, the Taliban would "flog women in public. We will stone them to death in public." "These are all against your democracy, but we will continue doing it," he said, adding that they were deemed necessary by the Taliban to uphold their interpretation of Islamic law. "We both say we defend human rights—we do it as God's representative and you as the devil's," he declared in his harshest comments since taking over Kabul in August 2021. Taliban 2.0 Akhundzada's remarks represent a stark departure from the more moderate image the "new" Taliban have sought to portray since seizing power in Afghanistan in 2021. The announcement underscores the challenges faced by Afghan women under Taliban rule and raises concerns about the group's commitment to human rights. In his voice message, Akhundzada said that the women's rights advocated by the "Westerners" were against the Taliban's interpretation of Islamic Sharia. Also read | Taliban condemn 'reckless' air strikes by Pakistan that it claims killed eight, including women and children "Do women want the rights that Westerners are talking about?" he asked. "They are against Sharia and clerics’ opinions, the clerics who toppled Western democracy." Emphasising that Taliban foot soldiers must oppose the West, he added, "I told the Mujahedin that we tell the Westerners that we fought against you for 20 years, and we will fight 20 and even more years against you." "We will bring Sharia to this land," said the Taliban supreme leader, who had not been seen in public since the Taliban seized control of Kabul. 'Imprisoned' women His remarks have incited outrage among women, who have called for increased pressure from the international community. Watch | Taliban: Afghan women will be stoned to death for adultery Talking to the Telegraph, Tala, a former civil servant, said: "The money that they receive from the international community as humanitarian aid is just feeding them against women." Calling Afghanistan a "prison" that the Taliban are making "smaller…every passing day," she added, "I don’t feel safe and secure in Afghanistan." "Each morning starts with a barrage of notices and orders imposing restrictions and stringent rules on women, stripping away even the smallest joys and extinguishing hope for a brighter future," she said. (With inputs from agencies)

Taliban supreme leader says women will soon be stoned to death for adultery

Sudan has not seen a public stoning in over a decade, but it may soon change as a woman was sentenced for adultery charges. 20-year-old Maryam Alsyed Tiyrab was arrested by the police in White Nile and the court has now ordered her to be stoned to death – a sentence that has not been implemented for quite some time now. According to media reports, the decision will go to appeal very soon and considering the existing precedents, the high court is likely to overturn the decision.

However, the judgement itself has drawn the ire of various women rights groups. The African Center for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS), based in Uganda, was highly critical of the judgement and even called for “immediate and unconditional release” of the defendant.

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ACJPS claimed that the defendant did not receive proper legal representation and also alleged that she was not given a fair trial. “The application of the death penalty by stoning for the crime of adultery is a grave violation of international law, including the right to life and the prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment,” the centre said.

Since the military coup in Sudan last year, a lot of experts have feared that the country can be headed towards more conservative ways and this judgement is being considered to be an indicator.

The last time a woman in Sudan was sentenced to stoning for adultery was way back in 2013. While stoning was not clearly outlawed in the amendments introduced the central government in 2020, Sudan later ratified the United Nations convention against torture.

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Sudan has not seen a public stoning in over a decade, but it may soon change as a woman was sentenced for adultery charges. 20-year-old Maryam Alsyed Tiyrab was arrested by the police in White Nile and the court has now ordered her to be stoned to death – a sentence that has not been implemented for quite some time now.

Sudan has not seen a public stoning in over a decade, but it may soon change as a woman was sentenced for adultery charges. 20-year-old Maryam Alsyed Tiyrab was arrested by the police in White Nile and the court has now ordered her to be stoned to death – a sentence that has not been implemented for quite some time now. According to media reports, the decision will go to appeal very soon and considering the existing precedents, the high court is likely to overturn the decision. However, the judgement itself has drawn the ire of various women rights groups. The African Center for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS), based in Uganda, was highly critical of the judgement and even called for “immediate and unconditional release” of the defendant. Also read | ‘Alien-like’ creatures wash up on Sydney beach, cause social media stir ACJPS claimed that the defendant did not receive proper legal representation and also alleged that she was not given a fair trial. “The application of the death penalty by stoning for the crime of adultery is a grave violation of international law, including the right to life and the prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment,” the centre said. Since the military coup in Sudan last year, a lot of experts have feared that the country can be headed towards more conservative ways and this judgement is being considered to be an indicator. The last time a woman in Sudan was sentenced to stoning for adultery was way back in 2013. While stoning was not clearly outlawed in the amendments introduced the central government in 2020, Sudan later ratified the United Nations convention against torture. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. (With inputs from agencies)

Sudanese court sentences woman to death by stoning in first case for a decade

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