Indonesian region·Stable·HIGH 70
Indonesian couple get 100 lashes each for sex outside marriage
The public punishment highlights ongoing human rights issues in Indonesia, reflecting significant humanitarian concerns while also serving as a political statement on the enforcement of Sharia law.
An Indonesian couple has been publicly caned with a total of 100 lashes for engaging in premarital sex, an act punishable under Sharia law in the region. The event took place in a public park, drawing a crowd of onlookers.
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