Four sentenced to death over Afghan mob killing

Four Afghan men have been sentenced to death over the mob killing of a woman in Kabul in March. 

The 28-year-old woman, Farkhunda, was beaten to death after being accused of burning a copy of the Koran, although witnesses say she did not. 

It took just four days for the verdict to be reached. 

Eight other men were sentenced to 16 years in prison and 18 others found not guilty. 

The incident led to widespread protests against the treatment of women. 

Nineteen Policemen who were accused of failing in their duty to prevent the attack are still waiting for the decision in their case, expected on Sunday. 

Reports say the family of the victim are not satisfied with the verdict, insisting that all of the main defendants should be put to death.

BBC