Amnesty International condemned the summary and unlawful...
Amnesty International condemned the summary and unlawful execution of Abdul Haq on 26 October 2001, following his capture by the Taliban earlier that day
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Amnesty International condemned the summary and unlawful execution of Abdul Haq on 26 October 2001, following his capture by the Taliban earlier that day.
"The execution of Abdul Haq is in blatant disregard of the laws governing international armed conflict and the protection of prisoners of war," Amnesty International said.
Abdul Haq, a commander during the Afghan resistance against the Soviet Union (1979 - 1989), had been on a mission to generate support for the return of the Afghan King, Mohammed Zahir Shah.
A fatwa, or religious edict issued in Kabul in September 2001 reportedly imposes the death penalty for spying. It is believed that this fatwa is being applied by the Taleban against captured opponents.
"The execution of Abdul Haq is in blatant disregard of the laws governing international armed conflict and the protection of prisoners of war," Amnesty International said.
Abdul Haq, a commander during the Afghan resistance against the Soviet Union (1979 - 1989), had been on a mission to generate support for the return of the Afghan King, Mohammed Zahir Shah.
A fatwa, or religious edict issued in Kabul in September 2001 reportedly imposes the death penalty for spying. It is believed that this fatwa is being applied by the Taleban against captured opponents.
— SOURCES
- (Sources: M2 Presswire, 30/10/2001)
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