In Bold Display, Taliban Order Stoning Deaths

In Bold Display, Taliban Order Stoning Deaths 08/28/2010

By ROD NORDLAND Published: August 16, 2010

The Taliban on Sunday ordered their first public executions by stoning since their fall from power nine years ago, killing a young couple who had eloped, according to Afghan officials and a witness. READ NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE

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DEATH BLOG shines a light on the dark issue of people being stoned to death in 2011. Learn about this crime against humanity and be part of the solution to bring it to an end.

Dedicated to Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani

by Betsy Seeton

I first became aware that people are still being stoned to death in current times when the story about Sakineh made world headlines. She is still fighting for her life. I dedicate this blog to her and the many people around the world facing death by stoning, and to those who have already died by this barbaric method.

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