Flogging's Dark Resurgence: The Taliban's Threat to Women's Rights The Taliban's 2024 pledge to revive flogging and stoning as punishments for those who defy their strict interpretation of Islamic law sent shockwaves through human rights circles.
On its face, the move seemed a stark throwback to the harsh realities of Taliban rule in the late 1990s.
However, closer inspection reveals that while these punishments have been used, they are not as widespread or systematic as some might fear.