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Rights Groups Outraged by Shariah Law in Aceh

15/09/09September 15, 2009

In the Indonesian province of Aceh, the local parliament unanimously passed a law this week that allows for Muslims who commit adultery to be stoned to death.

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The province's governor Irwandi Yusuf wants a revision of the new law
The province's governor Irwandi Yusuf wants a revision of the new lawImage: AP

The law will also allow for severe sentences for rape, homosexuality, alcohol consumption and gambling.

The move has raised concern among human rights activists, who say the law is cruel and degrading to humanity.

It has been passed just weeks before a moderate Aceh Party is due to take power in the provincial assembly.

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Disha Uppal speaks to Felix Heiduk, an expert from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs in Berlin

englisch: AC 1509 Aceh - Produziert: 15.09.2009 - 17:22:55 von Uppal/Heiduk
September 15, 200903:15 min