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Shariah court in Indonesia sentences 2 men to up to 85 lashes for having gay sex

An Islamic Shariah court in Aceh, Indonesia, sentenced two men to public caning for having gay sex, with one receiving 85 lashes and the other 80 lashes.
The two men, aged 24 and 18, were caught by vigilantes on November 7, and their guilt was determined during the trial.
The court opted for a lesser punishment than the maximum of 100 lashes, citing the men's polite behavior and good character in court.
Human rights groups have criticized the Shariah law, claiming it violates international treaties protecting minority rights in Indonesia.

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