The Islamic Emirate, in response to a statement from the French Foreign Ministry, has once again emphasized the interim government's commitment to implementing Sharia law in the country.

Hamdullah Fetrat, the deputy spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, called the concerns of countries regarding the implementation of Sharia law unfounded.

Fetrat said, "Our request to countries that have made statements on this matter is that they refrain from commenting on the Hudud (punishments under Islamic law) so as not to offend the sentiments of Afghans."

Previously, the French Foreign Ministry had stated in an announcement that executions, stoning, and the corporal punishment of women by the Islamic Emirate violate the fundamental rights and freedoms of Afghan citizens.

The announcement states, "France condemns in the strongest possible terms the Taliban’s recent decision to resume stoning women to death and inflicting corporal punishment upon them. This horrific decision comes in addition to the many other violations of fundamental rights and freedoms committed by the Taliban against Afghan women since they took power by force in August 2021. We urge the Taliban to reverse its policy of oppression and erasure of women and girls. Together with active contributions from France, the UN Security Council has established that respect for women’s rights is a precondition for any dialogue."

Farhad Abrar, an international relations expert, said: "Issues such as human rights and women's rights are raised by Western countries as primary topics in their dealings with the Taliban. If the issue of stoning is also added to these, in my opinion, the Taliban will face further isolation by Western countries."

Lamia Shirzai, a women's rights activist, said: "The people of Afghanistan, especially women and girls, no longer have faith in the United Nations and other international legal bodies."

This comes as the country's Supreme Court has announced that it has recently carried out punishment on seven individuals, including one woman, for the crimes of "adultery and sodomy" in the Mohammad Agha district of Logar province.