Clearing the air: Sultan Hassanal said that he was aware of the ‘many questions and misperceptions’ over the new syariah laws, but stressed that there should be no fear. — AFP
KUALA LUMPUR: Brunei’s sultan has said a moratorium on capital punishment is in effect for new syariah criminal laws, including stoning people for gay sex and adultery that sparked an international outcry.
The United Nations has called the laws implemented on April 3 “draconian” while the United States and several other countries have urged Brunei to halt its plans.
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