Window of Hope Movement Calls for Strong Accountability Over Taliban's Recent Executions

In a statement, the movement said that carrying out public executions is a clear indication of the Taliban’s disregard for human values, justice, and human rights.

The statement added that by holding summary trials and carrying out public punishments, the Taliban are spreading fear, violence, and repression in society—actions that contradict both Islamic principles and international law.

Last Friday, the Taliban executed four individuals in the provinces of Farah, Nimroz, and Badghis—an act that sparked widespread international condemnation. UNAMA, the European Union, and the French government denounced the executions and called for their immediate halt.

In response, the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, April 16, labeled UNAMA’s stance as “irresponsible,” claiming that the executions were carried out only after final verdicts had been issued.

The Taliban insist that their regime is Islamic and that they fully implement Sharia law. Previously, the group’s leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, had declared that enforcing Sharia rulings is a top priority.