Young Indonesian couple publicly caned after kissing on TikTok
An unmarried couple in Indonesia's Aceh province received public canings after a viral TikTok live stream showed them kissing.
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An unmarried Indonesian couple was subjected to public canings for 'obscenity on social media.' The punishment followed a viral live stream on TikTok in which the pair were seen kissing. Coverage from AP News, The Guardian, and South China Morning Post emphasizes that the incident occurred in the conservative Aceh province.
According to South China Morning Post, both individuals received 21 lashes each under Sharia law, while AOL.com reports the woman collapsed in pain during the process. Reports focus on the application of Sharia law in the region following the social media incident.
Further details on the legal proceedings or appeals are not specified in the current coverage.
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Quick answers
Where did this incident take place?
The caning occurred in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province.
Why was the couple punished?
The couple was punished for 'obscenity on social media' after a live stream of them kissing went viral on TikTok.
How many lashes did each person receive?
According to South China Morning Post, each person received 21 lashes.
Coverage (6)
- Indonesia Caning Goshen News · 1h ago
- Woman collapses in pain as she's caned for 'obscenity on social media' under Sharia law AOL.com · 6h ago
- Indonesia Caning Goshen News · 6h ago
- Couple caned for kissing on TikTok in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province AP News · 6h ago
- Unmarried Indonesian couple get 21 lashes each over viral live stream kiss South China Morning Post · 6h ago
- Young Indonesian couple publicly caned after kissing on TikTok The Guardian · 6h ago broke it first
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