⚖️ Apostasy Laws in Afghanistan
Legal status of atheism and religious renunciation in Islamic law
📌 Fast Facts
- Legal status: Apostasy classified as capital offense under Sharia law
- Constitutional framework: 2004 constitution subordinates laws to Islamic principles
- Government enforcement: Taliban regime intensified religious compliance since August 2021
- Current risk level: High for open atheistic expression; documented persecution ongoing
Apostasy laws in Afghanistan are a set of legal and religious statutes that treat renunciation of Islam and ...