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Brunei denies gay discrimination despite sodomy stoning law
May 10, 2019
May 10, 2019 10:06 PM
GENEVA (AFP) - Brunei said on Friday (May 10) it does not discriminate against people's "sexual orientation" despite a new syariah criminal code that includes death by stoning for gay sex and adultery.
GENEVA (AFP) - Brunei said on Friday (May 10) it does not discriminate against people's "sexual orientation" despite a new syariah criminal code that includes death by stoning for gay sex and adultery.
Muted reaction among Bruneians over controversial law
April 12, 2019
April 13, 2019 5:00 AM
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN • Dean, 36, does not flaunt the fact that he is gay, though he says he does not feel the need to hide it either.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN • Dean, 36, does not flaunt the fact that he is gay, though he says he does not feel the need to hide it either.
Brunei says syariah law not meant to discriminate
April 12, 2019
April 13, 2019 5:00 AM
Amid a global uproar over Brunei's move to implement syariah law, the country's government is stressing that the new legislation is not meant to discriminate, urging critics to hold back and see how it is implemented.
Amid a global uproar over Brunei's move to implement syariah law, the country's government is stressing that the new legislation is not meant to discriminate, urging critics to hold back and see how it is implemented.
Muslim as well as non-Muslim Bruneians not fussed about the implementation of syariah law
April 12, 2019
April 12, 2019 9:29 PM
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN - Dean, 36, does not flaunt the fact that he is gay, though he says he doesn't feel the need to hide it either.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN - Dean, 36, does not flaunt the fact that he is gay, though he says he doesn't feel the need to hide it either.
Brunei defends move to implement Syariah law amid global outrage
April 12, 2019
April 12, 2019 8:59 PM
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN - Amid global uproar over Brunei's move to implement Syariah law, the country's government is stressing that the new legislation is not meant to discriminate, urging critics to hold back before they see how it is implemented.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN - Amid global uproar over Brunei's move to implement Syariah law, the country's government is stressing that the new legislation is not meant to discriminate, urging critics to hold back before they see how it is implemented.
Brunei implements Islamic law: Facts about syariah around the world
April 03, 2019
April 03, 2019 11:48 AM
HONG KONG (AFP) - Brunei on Wednesday (April 3) introduced harsh new syariah laws - including death by stoning for adultery and gay sex - despite a storm of global criticism from rights groups.
HONG KONG (AFP) - Brunei on Wednesday (April 3) introduced harsh new syariah laws - including death by stoning for adultery and gay sex - despite a storm of global criticism from rights groups.
Brunei sultan calls for 'stronger' Islamic teachings, as syariah laws due to enter force
April 03, 2019
April 03, 2019 11:29 AM
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AFP) - Brunei's sultan called for "stronger" Islamic teachings in the country on Wednesday (April 3) as tough new syariah laws, including death by stoning for gay sex and adultery, were due to come into force.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AFP) - Brunei's sultan called for "stronger" Islamic teachings in the country on Wednesday (April 3) as tough new syariah laws, including death by stoning for gay sex and adultery, were due to come into force.
Ahead of LGBT+ crackdown, fleeing Bruneians fear for friends back home
April 02, 2019
April 02, 2019 4:30 PM
KUALA LUMPUR (REUTERS) - As a transgender woman growing up in Brunei, Zoe saw the country's slide towards conservatism from an early age, so plans to introduce strict new Islamic laws this week came as no surprise.
KUALA LUMPUR (REUTERS) - As a transgender woman growing up in Brunei, Zoe saw the country's slide towards conservatism from an early age, so plans to introduce strict new Islamic laws this week came as no surprise.
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