Taliban hang bodies of suspected kidnappers in Herat square in sign of harsh justice return

Taliban authorities killed four suspected kidnappers and put their bodies on public display to deter others in the city of Herat, western Afghanistan, per multiple reports.Why it matters: It's another sign of a return to the oppressive rule Afghans experienced under Taliban rule from 1996-2001, despite the interim all-male government's moves to project a modern, more inclusive image.Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free.It comes days after a Taliban founder t

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