Two gay men publicly caned in Indonesia after being caught kissing
Two men were caned under Aceh's law prohibiting same-sex sexual relations even though they weren't caught having sex.
August 26, 2025
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Men caught kissing in Indonesia sentenced to public caning
The college students were seen entering a park restroom together and now must endure public lashings in the only Indonesian province under fundamentalist religious law.
August 11, 2025
From Afghanistan to Malaysia, these are the 61 countries that still criminalize homosexuality
Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.
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April 9, 2025
An Explainer on Sharia Law and Why It Shouldn't Be Used to Punish Gays
Draconian laws like those in Brunei are based on a misapplication of Sharia, which isn't really a legal code, Islamic scholars and activists say.
April 1, 2019
WATCH: Bill Maher to Kim Davis: 'You Are Sharia Law'
'Davis and her ilk' are just like countries that practice Sharia law in using religion to deny civil rights, says Maher.
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September 12, 2015
Gay Trumper: Dems Support Socialism, Sharia Law, Execution of Gays
A local Log Cabin Republicans official made outlandish claims at a pro-Trump rally in heavily LGBTQ Wilton Manors, Fla.
January 14, 2020
LGBTQ ‘Immoral Acts’ to Be Fined in Indonesian City
Human Rights Watch condemned the move as unconstitutional as it's an attempt to codify Sharia law.
November 30, 2018
Re-Boycott the Beverly Hills Hotel and Its Gay-Stoning Bruneian Owner
Sharia law goes into effect next week, mandating a grisly death for LGBTQ people and adulterers.
March 27, 2019
Nine Trans Women Convicted in Malaysia
Human Rights Watch has demanded Malaysia's Islamic government take anti-trans Sharia laws off the books.
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June 22, 2015
Preparing for World Cup, Qatar Cracks Down on LGBT Coverage
FIFA continues to defend its choice to host the World Cup in Qatar, which follows antigay Sharia Law.
July 20, 2018
Cailtyn, Gus Kenworthy Roll With Sultan of Brunei's Son
The two LGBT Olympic medalists attended a party for the son of the sultan of Brunei, who implemented Sharia law in his island nation and calls for the death penalty for gays. Kenworthy later expressed regret.
August 3, 2016
PHOTOS: Stars Join Beverly Hills Hotel Boycott
The red carpet at the opening for Lisa Vanderpump's new WeHo lounge, Pump, was abuzz about another property currently in hot water -- The Beverly Hills Hotel, owned by the sultan of Brunei, who recently implemented Sharia law in his Asian nation.Â
May 16, 2014
Indonesian Gay Couple Flogged as Mob Cheers
Each man received over 80 lashes for engaging in gay sex.
July 13, 2018
Four Indonesians Arrested for Gay Sex; Could Face Public Lashings
The arrests were made as a result of vigilante raids in the nation's ultraconservative Aceh province.
April 3, 2018
19 Arrested at Same-Sex Wedding in Nigeria
Marriage equality and same-sex sexual relations are illegal in the country.
December 21, 2022
Brunei's Antigay Laws Are Too Much Even for Ted Cruz
The notoriously homophobic senator has condemned Brunei's plan to punish gay sex with death by stoning.
April 1, 2019
Cheering Crowd Watches Caning of Indonesian Gay Men
The young men, aged 20 and 23, each received 83 lashes from a rattan cane.
May 23, 2017
Lesbians Caned in Malaysia for Attempting to Have Sex
Even with numerous groups protesting the barbaric sentence, the punishment was carried out in public view.
September 3, 2018
100 Lashes: Indonesia Punishes Violaters of Sharia Law
Aceh province in the world's largest Muslim-majority country has a new law that calls for 100 lashes for same-sex activity.
October 5, 2014
WATCH: Malaysia's Battle for Transgender Rights
Often deprived of health care and legal recognition, Malaysia's transgender population is mounting a legal challenge against laws that prohibit their self-expression.
May 13, 2014