The announcement follows a global backlash to the country’s announcement in April that it would impose draconian new punishments, including death by stoning, for those convicted of gay sex, adultery and rape
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Brunei brings new ‘inhuman’ anti-gay laws into force amid outcry
Bandar Seri Begawan: The tiny Southeast Asian nation of Brunei brings into force on Wednesday harsh sharia laws, including death by stoning for gay sex and adultery, that has sparked an international outcry and fears among some citizens. A new penal code based on sharia or Islamic laws will be[Read More…]