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Mariam's trial and execution from "A Thousand Splendid Suns". Mariam confesses to killing Rasheed and is sentenced to death by a Taliban court. She is executed by firing squad at Ghazi Stadium.

summer 2001, shortly after Rasheed's murder

Mariam's trial and execution

Mariam confesses to killing Rasheed and is sentenced to death by a Taliban court. She is executed by firing squad at Ghazi Stadium. Before her death, she finds peace, knowing she has loved and been loved by Laila and Aziza. Her sacrifice allows Laila and the children to start a new life.