The Taliban organized a public execution in Khost, Afghanistan, where a 13-year-old boy shot a convicted criminal in front of 80,000 spectators.

On December 2, 2025, the Taliban organized a public execution in a stadium in Khost, Afghanistan, where a 13-year-old boy was made to execute a man convicted of killing 13 members of his family. Approximately 80,000 people attended this event, deemed inhumane by the UN. The criminal, named Mangal, was sentenced under Sharia law, based on the principle of 'Qisas', which provides for retribution. Although the victim's family had the option to forgive, they chose to insist on the death penalty. The execution was approved by the Supreme Court of Afghanistan and was the 11th under the current Taliban regime, which imposes severe penalties for various offenses. The Taliban banned camera phones in the stadium, but footage from outside showed large crowds gathered to witness the execution. The UN condemned these practices, emphasizing that public executions violate international law.