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Capital punishment in Afghanistan


Capital punishment is a legal penalty in Afghanistan.

A variety crimes based on Islamic law are punishable by death, including murder, apostasy, homosexuality, rape, terrorism, drug trafficking and adultery. Under military law, it can be used in cases of treason and desertion. The two methods prescribed under Afghan law are hanging and firing squad.

The following is a list of some state executions carried out by the Government of Afghanistan:



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