Young Indonesian couple publicly caned after kissing on TikTok
A young unmarried couple in Indonesia's Aceh province received public caning sentences following a viral TikTok livestream.
The story so far
An unmarried couple was publicly caned in Indonesia’s Aceh province. The punishment was administered following a viral livestream in which the pair kissed on TikTok. Coverage indicates the penalty was carried out under local Sharia law regarding public obscenity.
Reports from outlets including AP News, The Guardian, and the South China Morning Post specify that the couple received 21 lashes each. Amnesty International has characterized the incident as a violation of the prohibition of torture, while AOL.com reported that the woman involved collapsed during the administration of the punishment. Coverage does not yet specify if further legal action is pending or if local authorities plan to adjust enforcement policies regarding social media activity.
Observers are monitoring whether the international attention surrounding this case will impact future judicial procedures in the region.
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Who reported it (12)
- Couple publicly caned after alleged TikTok kiss sparks outrage in Indonesia Fox News · 46d ago
- Indonesia Caning Bluefield Daily Telegraph · 46d ago
- Indonesian couple publicly caned for kissing on TikTok livestream Ynetnews · 46d ago
- Indonesia Caning Bluefield Daily Telegraph · 46d ago
- Couple publicly caned in Indonesia after kissing on TikTok livestream The Independent · 46d ago
- Indonesia: Caning of unmarried couple for kissing on TikTok violates prohibition of torture Amnesty International · 46d ago
- Indonesia Caning Goshen News · 46d ago
- Woman collapses in pain as she's caned for 'obscenity on social media' under Sharia law AOL.com · 46d ago
- Indonesia Caning Goshen News · 46d ago
- Couple caned for kissing on TikTok in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province AP News · 46d ago
- Unmarried Indonesian couple get 21 lashes each over viral live stream kiss South China Morning Post · 46d ago
- Young Indonesian couple publicly caned after kissing on TikTok The Guardian · 46d ago
The obvious questions
Where did the caning take place?
The incident occurred in Indonesia's Aceh province.
What was the specific reason for the punishment?
The couple was punished for public obscenity on social media following a viral TikTok livestream where they were filmed kissing.
How many lashes did the couple receive?
According to coverage from the South China Morning Post, the couple received 21 lashes each.
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