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province of Indonesia, on the island of Sumatra

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Couple receives record 140 cane lashes for violating Islamic law in Aceh
society Jan 29, 2026, 6:11 PM
Couple receives record 140 cane lashes for violating Islamic law in Aceh
  • On January 29, 2026, a couple was caned 140 times each for violating Islamic law in Aceh, Indonesia.
  • The punishment was delivered publicly, with 100 lashes for sex outside marriage and 40 for consuming alcohol.
  • This incident highlights the ongoing debate over the practice of caning and its implications for human rights in the region.
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