"In Indonesia, a couple has been caned 140 times each for having sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol in a shocking case that is likely to be one of the most severe punishments under Sharia law.
The pair, who have not been named, were publicly flogged with a rattan stick in a park in Banda Aceh, the only province in Indonesia where Islamic law applies. According to eyewitnesses, dozens of people watched as they received their punishment.
Sexual relations between unmarried couples are strictly forbidden under Sharia law in Aceh, and so is drinking alcohol. The couple was hit with 100 lashes for having sex outside marriage and another 40 for consuming alcohol, according to the head of Banda Aceh's Sharia police, Muhammad Rizal.
The woman suffered from her punishment and had to be taken to an ambulance, highlighting the extreme nature of the punishment. It is believed to be one of the highest numbers of cane lashes imposed since Sharia was implemented in 2001.
Caning remains a popular form of punishment under Islamic law in Aceh, with offenses including gambling, drinking alcohol, having gay sex, and having sex outside marriage. Men who miss Friday prayers are also subject to the punishment.
In recent years, several people have been publicly flogged for breaking these laws, including two men last year who were caned 76 times each for having sex in a public bathroom."
The article highlights the harsh punishments that still exist under Sharia law in Indonesia's Aceh province, where Islamic codes are strictly enforced. The severe punishment imposed on the couple serves as a reminder of the strict laws and customs that govern the region.
It's worth noting that while caning is still practiced in some parts of Indonesia, there is no national law against homosexual relations, and under the autonomy granted to Banda Aceh in 2001, the federal government cannot intervene in the province's Sharia law enforcement. This has led to human rights concerns and criticism from international organizations.
The case highlights the need for greater understanding and tolerance towards different cultures and laws, as well as the importance of protecting human rights and dignity, especially in situations where harsh punishments are imposed on individuals who break the law.
The pair, who have not been named, were publicly flogged with a rattan stick in a park in Banda Aceh, the only province in Indonesia where Islamic law applies. According to eyewitnesses, dozens of people watched as they received their punishment.
Sexual relations between unmarried couples are strictly forbidden under Sharia law in Aceh, and so is drinking alcohol. The couple was hit with 100 lashes for having sex outside marriage and another 40 for consuming alcohol, according to the head of Banda Aceh's Sharia police, Muhammad Rizal.
The woman suffered from her punishment and had to be taken to an ambulance, highlighting the extreme nature of the punishment. It is believed to be one of the highest numbers of cane lashes imposed since Sharia was implemented in 2001.
Caning remains a popular form of punishment under Islamic law in Aceh, with offenses including gambling, drinking alcohol, having gay sex, and having sex outside marriage. Men who miss Friday prayers are also subject to the punishment.
In recent years, several people have been publicly flogged for breaking these laws, including two men last year who were caned 76 times each for having sex in a public bathroom."
The article highlights the harsh punishments that still exist under Sharia law in Indonesia's Aceh province, where Islamic codes are strictly enforced. The severe punishment imposed on the couple serves as a reminder of the strict laws and customs that govern the region.
It's worth noting that while caning is still practiced in some parts of Indonesia, there is no national law against homosexual relations, and under the autonomy granted to Banda Aceh in 2001, the federal government cannot intervene in the province's Sharia law enforcement. This has led to human rights concerns and criticism from international organizations.
The case highlights the need for greater understanding and tolerance towards different cultures and laws, as well as the importance of protecting human rights and dignity, especially in situations where harsh punishments are imposed on individuals who break the law.
, i mean i get that indonesia has its own rules and all but 140 lashes for having sex outside marriage? that's just crazy 
, what's next gonna be a public execution for eating pizza at midnight? 
, and btw why cant the feds step in and put a stop to this?! like, isnt there somethin the international community can do about it? 
. We need to talk about how we can make things more humane and understanding... I mean, what even is the point of punishment anymore? 
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think about if someone did that to me or you in a normal country, we would be all up on it and demand justice for us... but in Indonesia, its just "hey, that's our law" 
140 lashes for a couple getting caught up in some messy stuff is just too much 
Caning is so outdated and barbaric 
It's time for Indonesia to rethink its approach to justice and focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment. And can we please talk about how ridiculous it is that the woman had to get ambulanced 
after the flogging? That's just heartbreaking 
. And it's not just this one couple, there are others who have been publicly flogged for breaking these laws. It's like they're being punished for living their lives in a way that doesn't conform to societal norms.
. I mean, can you even imagine being publicly flogged 140 times? It's like something out of a bad horror movie or an old fairy tale from when my grandparents were kids (back in the day... 
). I feel bad for the couple, they didn't deserve that kind of punishment. And 40 lashes for just drinking booze? That's crazy! 
). I mean, can't we all just get along and respect each other's differences? I guess that's what the article is saying, right?
). But at the same time, she also acknowledged that human rights need to be protected. I guess we all have different perspectives on things, but shouldn't we all just agree on basic human decency? 
The subheadings are super clear, but sometimes I feel like it's a bit too straightforward. Where's the flair? The visual interest? Like, why not add some graphics or icons to break up the text and make it more engaging? 
. We need to make sure that everyone's got a voice and that no one gets left behind 
. It's like, let's try to find a way to make laws that are fair for everyone, not just some group of people who happen to be in power 
can't we all just try to coexist peacefully without resorting to such brutal punishments? it's like, what even is the point of having a law if you're just gonna enforce it with something as cruel and barbaric as caning? 
. And don't even get me started on how these punishments are still allowed under Sharia law in Indonesia. Like, what happened to human rights and dignity? 
. 100 lashes? 40 lashes? That's just crazy talk 
. And what really gets my goat is that this whole thing is allowed to happen because of some outdated laws that don't even apply to the rest of Indonesia 
. I mean, come on, can't the federal government just put a stop to all this? It's like they're saying, "Yeah, we don't care about human rights in Aceh"...