Aceh Province Legislators Vote to Impose Stricter Sharia Law
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Aceh Province Legislators Vote to Impose Stricter Sharia Law
Lawmakers in the Indonesian province of Aceh have passed a law that could see Muslim adulterers stoned to death. Religious parties have pushed for a stricter interpretation of Sharia law to be enforced in the region. But the religious parties' influence may be waning and there are doubts the new law will be implemented.
Aceh's newest Sharia regulation includes punishments for Muslims found guilty of consuming alcohol, rape, pedophilia and homosexuality. Only married adulterers could face being stoned to death. Caning has already been used in the province for several years, a punishment meted out for Muslims found guilty of gambling and drinking, and for unwed couples caught fraternizing. United Development Party and legislative member Bachrom Rashid said the new law is designed to save people from hell. More... VOA News - Aceh Province Legislators Vote to Impose Stricter Sharia Law  Shariah officials bring Acehnese woman onto stage for caning as part of implementation of Islamic Shariah law, outside mosque in Banda Aceh, (2006 file photo) |
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