Brunei has defended its right to implement Islamic laws that would allow death by stoning for adultery and homosexuality against growing global ...
that would allow death by stoning for adultery and homosexuality against growing global criticism.
"The Law, apart from criminalising and deterring acts that are against the teachings of Islam, also aims to educate, respect and protect the legitimate rights of all individuals, society or nationality of any faiths and race," the statement said.Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, 72, is the world's second-longest reigning monarch and is prime minister of the oil-rich country. He ranks as one of the world's wealthiest people.
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