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TikTok kiss triggers public caning under Aceh's Sharia law
world18 days ago

TikTok kiss triggers public caning under Aceh's Sharia law

In Banda Aceh, Indonesia, a 22-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were publicly caned 21 lashes each after allegedly kissing during a TikTok livestream, a punishment under Aceh's Sharia-based morality code; their four-month detention preceded the sentence, which was reduced from 25 lashes, and authorities confiscated a cellphone and USB containing the video; human rights groups criticize the public caning, while officials defend it as a deterrent; Aceh is the only Indonesian province enforcing its own Islamic criminal code, with moral offenses that can carry up to 100 lashes.

via Fox News|
#aceh#indonesia#morality
TikTok Kiss Triggers Public Caning in Aceh Under Sharia Law
world19 days ago

TikTok Kiss Triggers Public Caning in Aceh Under Sharia Law

In Aceh, Indonesia’s only province enforcing Sharia law, a 22-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were publicly caned 21 times each for kissing during a TikTok livestream, with about 100 witnesses; the sentence was reduced from 25 lashes after four months in prison, and evidence from the livestream was seized for destruction. Four other people were caned for online gambling and adultery. Amnesty International condemned the punishment as cruel and a human rights violation, highlighting concerns over penalizing social media activity under religious law.

via The Guardian|
#aceh#human-rights#indonesia
Texas GOP Platform Tightens Its Grip on National Conservative Politics
politics1 month ago

Texas GOP Platform Tightens Its Grip on National Conservative Politics

At Texas's biennial Republican convention, delegates advanced a more extreme draft platform—pushing bans on Sharia law, hard-line immigration measures, H-1B visa reforms, and other conservative priorities—reflecting Texas's growing influence on national Republican policy and a strategy to enforce party priorities during the upcoming legislative session.

via The Washington Post|
#gop#immigration#platform
politics4 months ago

Johnson dodges condemnation of anti-Muslim rhetoric, frames it as a Sharia-law clash

At a House Republican policy retreat, Speaker Mike Johnson said he discussed tone with two members who posted anti-Muslim remarks but defended opposing “the imposition of Sharia law,” stressing that the issue is not Muslims but those attempting to impose a different belief system in conflict with the Constitution. He said he regrets the wording, not the sentiment, and emphasized respect for beliefs while warning against assimilation challenges. The retreat also covers topics like a potential 18‑month extension of Section 702 surveillance and Trump-backed election legislation, underscoring ongoing internal GOP debates.

via Politico|
#anti-muslim-remarks#gop-retreat#mike-johnson
Palestinian draft constitution elevates Sharia, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem
middle-east5 months ago

Palestinian draft constitution elevates Sharia, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas published a draft constitution for a future Palestinian state, establishing Islam as the official religion with Sharia as the primary source of legislation and designating Jerusalem as the capital and religious center while omitting any direct reference to Judaism. The draft reaffirms the PLO as the sole legitimate representative, guarantees the right of return for refugees, and includes provisions to care for families of martyrs, prisoners, and exiles (the pay-for-slay policy). It sets a civil-overseen security framework, bans non-government militias, imposes two five-year presidential terms with nationality/age restrictions, and envisions a Palestinian Monetary Authority. Public comment is invited for 60 days; Macron had offered to help, and Hamas criticized the draft as a rights violation.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#constitution#jerusalem#middle-east
Aceh's public caning makes a record with 140 strokes for sex and alcohol offences
world5 months ago

Aceh's public caning makes a record with 140 strokes for sex and alcohol offences

In Aceh, Indonesia, a 21-year-old woman was publicly caned 140 times—100 for sex outside marriage and 40 for drinking alcohol—marking a record number of blows in a session where three female officers took turns delivering the strokes; she fainted and was carried offstage. Four others, including an Islamic police officer, were also punished for Sharia violations. Aceh enforces Sharia with public canings, a practice criticized by rights groups for its cruelties and lack of adequate safeguards.

via BBC|
#aceh#indonesia#moral-offences
Syrian Rebel Leader Jolani: From Al-Qaeda to Political Power
world-news1 year ago

Syrian Rebel Leader Jolani: From Al-Qaeda to Political Power

Mohammad al-Jolani, leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has emerged as a key figure following the toppling of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Once affiliated with Al-Qaeda and ISIS, al-Jolani has a $10 million FBI bounty on his head due to his past terrorist activities. Despite accusations of human rights violations, he is attempting to rebrand himself as a moderate leader advocating for a tolerant Syria under Sharia law. Al-Jolani's governance in Idlib has been marked by efforts to provide civil services, though reports of abuses persist. His recent public appearances and interviews suggest a strategic shift to improve his image internationally.

via The Daily Wire|
#bashar-al-assad#hayat-tahrir-al-sham#mohammad-al-jolani
"Taliban Leader's Vow to Resume Public Stoning of Afghan Women Sparks Outrage"
world-news2 years ago

"Taliban Leader's Vow to Resume Public Stoning of Afghan Women Sparks Outrage"

Taliban leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada has announced plans to reinstate public stoning and flogging of women in Afghanistan, disregarding international outcry and human rights concerns. The reclusive leader's message, delivered via state television, signals a return to brutal treatment of women under Taliban rule, prompting criticism from human rights groups and fears of a regression to the oppressive era of the 1990s. The announcement underscores the ongoing erosion of women's rights since the Taliban seized control in 2021, with the international community facing scrutiny for its perceived silence on the matter.

via New York Post |
#afghanistan#human-rights#sharia-law
"Taliban's Reinstatement of Public Stoning for Women Sparks Global Outrage"
human-rights2 years ago

"Taliban's Reinstatement of Public Stoning for Women Sparks Global Outrage"

The Taliban's announcement of resuming public stoning of women for adultery has been met with horror by human rights groups, who criticize the international community's silence. The Taliban's leader justified the move as a struggle against western influences, and Afghan women's rights groups warn that the dismantling of women's rights and protections is almost complete. Since taking power, the Taliban has replaced existing laws with their interpretation of sharia law, banned female lawyers and judges, and executed public floggings and punishments, leaving Afghan women powerless to defend themselves.

via The Guardian|
#afghanistan#human-rights#sharia-law
"Taliban's Public Stoning Threat to Women Sparks Outrage in Western Democracies"
world-news2 years ago

"Taliban's Public Stoning Threat to Women Sparks Outrage in Western Democracies"

The Taliban's supreme leader, Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, declared in a voice message that the group would publicly stone women to death for adultery and implement other harsh punishments, defying international calls to respect human rights, particularly women's rights. Akhundzada dismissed Western criticism, stating that women's rights contradict the Taliban's extreme interpretation of Islam and vowing to continue opposing democratic values, emphasizing their commitment to bringing sharia law to Afghanistan.

via Fox News|
#afghanistan#human-rights#sharia-law