France Condemns Taliban's April 11 Public Execution of Four Men in Afghanistan as Human Rights Violations

France has condemned the public execution of four men in Afghanistan by the Taliban, which occurred on April 11. The French Foreign Ministry described the executions as a serious violation of human rights and stated that it opposes capital punishment in all circumstances. The Taliban's actions have been criticized for their impact on the rights of Afghan citizens, particularly women and girls. In response, the Taliban defended the executions as a legal obligation under Islamic law and dismissed the criticism from the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) as 'irresponsible.' The Taliban also warned UNAMA against further remarks on the issue, asserting that their actions are in accordance with their interpretation of Islamic law. Additionally, a meeting of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Joint Coordination Committee is scheduled to take place in Kabul, focusing on border security and cross-border mobility.