France has strongly condemned the recent public executions carried out by the Taliban in Afghanistan, terming them a serious violation of human rights and a disturbing escalation in the erosion of basic freedoms under the Taliban regime.
In a statement issued by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, April 15, the execution of four individuals in the provinces of Farah, Nimroz, and Badghis was denounced as part of a broader pattern of human rights abuses. The ministry highlighted the Taliban’s disregard for international norms, stressing that such acts deepen the already dire humanitarian and human rights situation in the country.
The French government also expressed concern over the implications of these executions for Afghan women and girls, noting that such oppressive measures further marginalize their rights and freedoms.
Reaffirming its unwavering opposition to the death penalty under all circumstances, France called on the Taliban to respect fundamental rights and reiterated its commitment to work with international partners to defend the basic freedoms of the Afghan people.
The European Union has also condemned the executions, aligning itself with France’s position and underscoring the growing international concern over the Taliban’s authoritarian practices.
The public executions, carried out last Friday, mark another troubling development under Taliban rule. France’s statement comes as the international community continues to voice strong criticism of the Taliban’s actions and the worsening human rights crisis in Afghanistan.
