An Afghanistan man and woman from Western Province of Ghor found guilty for adultery were given
100 lashes of whip each on Monday, August 31, 2015 in front of seated group of men. The woman was covered with burqa from head to toe. According to Viewers Corner’s source in Afghanistan, the sentencing was supported by Ghor province’s government where the trial took place and a spokesman for governor Seema Jowenda said that the punishment was based on Sharia law and will teach others a lesson.