Taliban Are Filmed Killing Pakistani Lovers

Film captured on cell phone in mountain village

By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 26, 2009 7:54 AM CDT

(Newser) – Taliban enforcers in Pakistan have been filmed in a chilling video shooting down two lovers charged with committing adultery, reports the BBC. The man and woman are seen talking to members of the Taliban, and then move away as they appear to sense the danger... Read full story »

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