Which of these penalties was NOT imposed by the Taliban in Afghanistan?

A) Men were beaten for shaving their beards.
B) Homosexuals were buried alive.
C) Prostitutes were hanged in public, and men were stoned for committing adultery.
D) Thieves' hands were cut off, and women with nail polish had their fingers cut off.
E) Families with more than two children were exiled.


Answer: E

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