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An Indonesian man has been publicly flogged for adultery, under a draconian law he helped create.
Mukhlis, a member of the Aceh Ulema Council (MPU) in the deeply conservative Aceh province of Indonesia, received 28 lashes in front of a crowd on Thursday after being caught having an affair with a married woman. Like many Indonesians, Mukhlis goes by a single name.
His agency advises the local government on drafting and implementing religious laws.
A video by the AFP news agency shows him grimacing as each strike is delivered onto his back by a masked officer on a stage, in front of a handful of onlookers -- some of whom filmed on their cell phones. The woman with whom he was caught also received a series of lashes.
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Beakybird
(3,333 posts)The only time I received lashes is when I stole some fake eyebrows. My mum gave me two lovely lashes!
uncle ray
(3,156 posts)Beringia
(4,316 posts)You're probably right. Kind of a "be careful what you wish for" moment for this guy.
Historic NY
(37,449 posts)Hekate
(90,690 posts)As for Mukhlis, serves him right.