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Couple caned for kissing on TikTok in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province
By Reza Saifullah And Edna Tarigan, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
A young couple in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province were publicly caned on Thursday after an Islamic Shariah court convicted them of violating Islamic law by kissing during a TikTok livestream.Aceh’s Sharia court ordered the two people to be whipped with a rattan cane 21 times each for kissi...
Key takeaway 27 livestream in which they kissed in a car in Banda Aceh went viral and prompted reports to local Sharia authorities.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The public caning of a young couple in Indonesia's Aceh province for kissing on TikTok may seem like a distant and isolated incident, but it has implications for the San Antonio community. As a city with a growing international population, San Antonio residents may have friends or family members who have experienced similar punishments or restrictions in their home countries. This incident highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity and understanding in our own community, where people from diverse backgrounds interact and share their experiences. Additionally, the fact that Aceh is the only province in Indonesia that enforces a version of Islamic law raises questions about the role of religious law in secular societies, a topic that may resonate with Alamo Heights residents who value their own religious freedoms. As San Antonio continues to grow and diversify, it is essential to consider how different cultural and religious norms intersect and impact our community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A young couple in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province were publicly caned on Thursday after an Islamic Shariah court convicted them of violating Islamic law by kissing during a TikTok livestream.Aceh’s Sharia court ordered the two people to be whipped with a rattan cane 21 times each for kissi...
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