Aceh, which enjoys a special autonomy status, is the only province in
Indonesia to adopt DARK AGES Islamic law
Seven
men and six women were publicly caned in the front yard of the Al Ikhlas Mosque
in Gampong Keuramat, Kuta Alam subdistrict of Banda Aceh on Monday for
violating Aceh's Islamic bylaws.
Banda
Aceh deputy mayor Zainal Arifin and hundreds of residents witnessed the public
punishment, which was conducted at 11 a.m. despite the rain, albeit an hour
later than scheduled.
The
Antara news agency reported that the convicts were guilty of inappropriate
acts, including khalwat (affectionate
contact by an unmarried couple) and ikhtilat
(intimacy or mixing) in violation of Islamic bylaws.
The
13 people received nine to 25 strikes each, depending on the severity of their
misdeeds.
The
caning of a 14th convict was delayed due to her pregnancy and is set
to be carried out after she has given birth.
Deputy
mayor Zainal asserted that the punishment was meant to teach people a lesson so
that they would not violate Islamic law.
"Caning
sentences have been enforced many times in the city of Banda Aceh. This proves
that the government and the people of Banda Aceh are committed to implementing
and enforcing the sharia," he said as reported by Antara.
Zainal
called on the public to fully obey the sharia, saying that no one should
violate Islamic law.
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