Caning punishment for violating Sharia law in Indonesian town Jantho, Aceh
epa11572844 An executor known as 'algojo' conducts a public caning punishment in Jantho, Province of Aceh, Indonesia, 30 August 2024. According to the head of the Jantho city district attorney's office, Jemmy Novian Tirayudi, his office executed the caning sentence on six Aceh residents who were caught carrying out online gambling activities. Aceh is the only province in Indonesia that has implemented Sharia law and considers gambling, alcohol, lesbian, gay, bisexual relationships and sex outside of marriage as violations of the law. EPA/HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK
