Unmarried Woman Flogged 140 Times In Indonesia For Having Sex, Drinking Alcohol
In Aceh, Indonesia, a woman and her partner were publicly lashed 140 times each for having sex outside marriage and consuming alcohol, marking one of the harshest punishments in the region in 25 years. The punishment was carried out with rattan canes under strict Sharia law, causing the woman to collapse and be taken away […]
Banning sachet alcohol not enough, govt should licence sellers – Lawyer
A Nigerian lawyer has argued that banning sachet alcohol alone is not enough to solve the problems linked to its misuse. According to him, the government should instead introduce a proper licensing system for sellers to ensure better control and accountability in the market. The lawyer explained that outright bans often drive the trade underground, […]
Gov Zulum bans sale of alcohol in Borno
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has officially banned the sale of alcohol. He made this decision while pointing fingers at some military and security officers, saying they are part of the reason why crime and bad behavior are increasing in Maiduguri and nearby areas. According to Channels TV, Governor Zulum accused both former and […]