Local security forces are still failing to act against summary justice procedures in the central Afghan province of Ghor, a year after a high-profile case in which a teenage girl was filmed being stoned to death.
A video emerged showing the young woman buried in a hole in the ground with just her head showing, while men threw stones at her. She could be heard praying and moaning as she was struck.
Her case highlighted the power that de facto courts still wield in more lawless parts of Afghanistan where state institutions struggle to maintain their authority.
Armed groups and impunity
The proliferation of militias was exacerbating the situation, she continued.
Violates core religious principles
Islamic experts said that, contrary to popular opinion, such tribal justice procedures violated core religious principles.
Mansoor Khisrao and Syed Maroof were two participants of the debate and said that such debates should be held and expanded in all the remote districts and area.
Audience members said that the event had been a valuable opportunity to discuss a key local issue.
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