Whipped and then shot dead: Taliban execute Afghan widow accused of adultery August 9, 2010 by Fulcrum Taliban militants have publicly executed an Afghan woman for alleged adultery, it emerged today. The victim, a 48-year-old widow, was given dozens of lashes before being shot dead on Sunday in the remote Qades district. Her alleged lover managed to escape. Daily Mail 9 August 2010. FulcrumShareTweetShare
