Looking ahead of 2014 in Afghanistan; 9 year old trained by the Taliban-Exclusive

Taliban is meeting out summary executions in areas under their influence. This, according to a new exclusive footage shown on Dubai-based pan-Arab satellite channel Al Aan TV. A grainy, three and a half minutes clip shows the stoning to death of a woman by a group of Taliban. The clip appeared in one of Alaan’s weekly programs (AKTHAR MIN ENWAN) which discussed the implementation of religion for political ends by Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). It is the first time ever that a stoning by TTP is captured on tape in Pakistan. The video was shot recently in Upper Orakzai in Northwest Pakistan by the Taliban itself. It is a rare visual proof of ruthless methods used by Taliban in Pakistan as well as Afghanistan. The show hosted as well Pakistani cleric Sahibzada Fazl Karim, a member of Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan (JUP). “We do not agree with Taliban, or any other groups or individuals who issue such religious judgments,” Mr. Karim added, “This can only be decided by qualified people after the suspect undergoes legal religious trials with legal witnesses.” Speaking about the complexity of applying stoning to a suspect, Mr. Karim explains that any doubt will lead to the immediate termination of such punishment. Pakistani women and men are frequently targeted by groups of Taliban who roam around parts of tribal area. Proper courts are non-existing; lawyers are unheard of while especially women seem to be randomly charged by violent, ultra conservative local commanders. Al Aan …
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