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
- JANUARY 1, 2019AfghanistanDEATH 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
SEPTEMBER 8, 2018AfghanistanDEATH PENALTYAFGHANISTAN: SOLDIER SENTENCED TO DEATH AFTER HANDING OVER OUTPOST TO TALIBAN
An Afghan army soldier was sentenced to death after being found guilty of killing his nine colleagues and handing over an army outpost to the Taliban in northern Afghanistan.
MARCH 3, 2018AfghanistanDEATH PENALTYAFGHANISTAN: TALIBAN EXECUTE 3 ALLEGED KIDNAPPERS IN FARAH
Taliban militants executed three people allegedly involved in kidnapping cases in Khak-I-Safid district of western Farah province, officials said.
JANUARY 28, 2018AfghanistanDEATH PENALTYAFGHANISTAN: KIDNAPPERS AND KILLERS OF THE 12-YEAR-OLD ABASIN HANGED IN KABUL
The authorities in Kabul hanged the kidnappers and killers of a 12-year-old boy who was murdered in the city in a kidnap for ransom case last year.
- JANUARY 1, 2018AfghanistanDEATH 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
NOVEMBER 29, 2017AfghanistanDEATH PENALTYAFGHANISTAN: FIVE PRISONERS HANGED TO DEATH IN KABUL PRISON
At least five prisoners, who were sentenced to death over kidnapping charges, have been hanged to death at Pul-e-Charkhi prison in Kabul.
NOVEMBER 20, 2017AfghanistanDEATH PENALTYAFGHANISTAN: MAN ACCUSED OF MURDERING WIFE SENTENCED TO DEATH IN BALKH
A court in Balkh has sentenced a man accused of murdering of his wife to death.
NOVEMBER 14, 2017AfghanistanDEATH PENALTYAFGHANISTAN: 4 ARMY OFFICERS SENTENCED TO DEATH ON MURDER CHARGES
Five officers of the Ministry of Defense of Afghanistan were sentenced to death by a military court on charges of murder, the defense officials said.
FEBRUARY 25, 2017AfghanistanDEATH PENALTYAFGHANISTAN: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH BY APPEAL COURT IN KABUL
The Kabul appeal court sentenced a man to death who was found guilty of killing his pregnant wife seven
JANUARY 24, 2017AfghanistanDEATH PENALTYAFGHANISTAN: TWO EMPLOYEES OF DEFENSE MINISTRY SENTENCED TO DEATH
Two employees of Afghan defense ministry who were charged with various crimes, were sentenced to death, officials said.
- JANUARY 1, 2017AfghanistanDEATH 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
- AUGUST 29, 2016AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
a local Afghanistan court has sentenced guerilla commander Anas Haqqani to death. Anas is Sirajuddin Haqqani’s brother.
a local Afghanistan court has sentenced guerilla commander Anas Haqqani to death. Anas is Sirajuddin Haqqani’s brother.