Teenager kills man who shot his family at stadium

A public execution took place in a cricket stadium in Khost, Afghanistan, where a 13-year-old executed a man convicted of murdering 13 family members, including nine children. Despite being offered reconciliation, the victims’ relatives chose the death penalty, leading to the execution, which drew a crowd of 80,000 spectators who cheered while the teenager fired three shots. This event, reminiscent of the Taliban’s previous rule, has raised concerns from international observers regarding human rights violations. The Taliban has reinstated public executions and strict Sharia law, further restricting women’s rights.

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