All articles tagged with #caning
Originally Published 24 days ago — by ABC News
Singapore will implement mandatory caning of up to 24 strokes for scammers starting December 30, as part of new laws aimed at deterring the rising number of fraud cases, which constitute a significant portion of crime in the country.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
Two men in Aceh, Indonesia, were publicly caned after being convicted of violating Islamic law by hugging and kissing, with the punishment drawing international criticism for human rights concerns and discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
In Aceh, Indonesia, two men were publicly caned for engaging in same-sex intimacy after being arrested in a park, highlighting the region's strict enforcement of Shariah law and ongoing human rights concerns. Despite international criticism and legal debates, Aceh continues to implement corporal punishments for moral violations, including homosexuality, which are condemned by human rights organizations.