Afghanistan
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- theocracy
- CONSTITUTION
- new, signed on January 16, 2004 (based on the one from 1964); suspended by the Taliban in 2021
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- the Taliban are applying their interpretation of Islamic law, which is partly based on the Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- the Taliban government has not announced the formation of a legislative body
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court and many provincial courts, religious courts and specialized courts
RELIGIONS
Muslim 99.7% (Sunnis 84.7 - 89.7%, Shia 10 - 15%), other <0.3% (2009 est.)
From the country
FEBRUARY 6, 2008AfghanistanDEATH PENALTYAFGHANISTAN. JOURNALIST MAY ESCAPE DEATH PENALTY
"I am not worried for his life. I'm sure Afghanistan's justice system will
- FEBRUARY 2, 2008AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
AFGHANISTAN. SENATE REVOKES SUPPORT OF DEATH SENTENCE
the Afghan Senate withdrew its demand for the death sentence for Sayed
JANUARY 31, 2008AfghanistanDEATH PENALTYAFGHANS PROTEST AGAINST DEATH SENTENCE FOR REPORTER
around 200 Afghans demonstrated in the nation's capital Kabul
- JANUARY 30, 2008AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
Afghanistan’s Senate endorsed a death sentence handed down by a court to a reporter
Afghanistan’s Senate endorsed a death sentence handed down by a court to a reporter
JANUARY 22, 2008AfghanistanDEATH PENALTYAFGHANISTAN. DEATH PENALTY FOR YOUNG JOURNALIST WHO REPORTED ON THE CONDITIONS OF WOMEN
A young journalism student was sentenced to death
- JANUARY 1, 2008AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
The 2004 Afghan Constitution, in article 23 asserts the right to life...
The 2004 Afghan Constitution, in article 23 asserts the right to life...
- DECEMBER 20, 2007AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
AFGHAN DEATH PENALTY RAISES CONCERNS
the resumption of the death penalty in Afghanistan sparked concern among many of the nations that provide military and financial aid.
- DECEMBER 18, 2007AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
Afghanistan voted against the Resolution...
Afghanistan voted against the Resolution...
DECEMBER 17, 2007IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN. TWO AFGHAN BROTHERS HANGED
Iran hanged two convicted Afghan nationals for murder in the central city
- NOVEMBER 27, 2007AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
AFGHANISTAN. HERAT MILITARY COURT SENTENCES TWO SOLDIERS TO DEATH
a military court in Herat City in western Afghanistan condemned two soldiers to
- NOVEMBER 13, 2007AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
AFGHAN GOVERNMENT DEFENDS CHAOTIC EXECUTION
Government officials are defending last month's execution of 15 prisoners, despite of claims that the operation was a roadside slaughter.
NOVEMBER 7, 2007IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN. TWO AFGHANS PUBLICLY HANGED FOR RAPING DUTCH WOMAN
Iran publicly hanged two Afghans for the rape of a Dutch woman, state news