Indonesian province canes couple for kissing on TikTok
A couple in the conservative Aceh province in northwestern Indonesia were caned Thursday for violating Sharia law by kissing on a TikTok livestream.
In a controversial incident, a couple in the conservative Aceh province in northwestern Indonesia faced public punishment for violating Sharia law by kissing on a TikTok livestream. The couple's actions stirred outrage in the community, leading to their harsh penalty.
According to reports, the couple received a public caning as a form of punishment. This strict enforcement of Islamic laws in Aceh has been met with both support and criticism from various groups.
Aceh is the only province in Indonesia that implements Sharia law and strictly enforces it. Public canings for offenses such as kissing in public or other perceived violations of Islamic teachings are not uncommon in this region.