No matter what Indonesian President Joko Widodo say and rights organizations that called for the end of the flogging, this remains the rule.
In Aceh, where sailing is mandatory for women, polygamy, sexual relations out of marriage or with a person of the same sex are punished. Alcohol consumption or playing is forbidden. Cinema is banned, to avoid “Non-Islamic” behavior.
In Case of transgression, it’s 10 shots for a gesture of affection in public, 40 for drinking alcohol, more than 100 in case of a homosexual relationship or with a minor.
So far, we could regularly see male executioners hitting women placed on stands in front of noisy crowds taking photos and videos with their smartphone.

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