One of Afghanistan's most notorious convicted kidnappers has been executed. It is the first time the death sentence has been carried out since Ashraf Ghani became president in November. Ghani says he wants the police to take on criminal gangs.
Video: Afghan leader to tackle kidnapping gangs
Afghan security police stand guard at checkpoint in Helmand province, south of Kabul, Afghanistan. Picture: AP Photo/Abdul Khaliq
Published Mar 6, 2015
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