Iyar 28, 5777, 5/24/2017
 Iranian Dog Owners Could Face Lashes Under Proposed LawIranian parliamentarians propose a bill that will impose severe penalties on owners of "unclean" dogs. Iran: 'Happy' Music Video Makers Sentenced to 91 LashesSix Iranian youths given suspended jail sentences, lashes, for producing viral version of Pharrell William's hit single. Saudi Blogger Given 10 Years, Lashes for 'Insulting Islam'Blogger given 10 years in prison, 1,000 lashes and a fine after being convicted of insulting Islam". Gaza: New Hamas Law Mandates Lashes, AmputationsHamas replaces 80-year-old law with Sharia system. Rivals slam law for 'widening split,' threatening 'multicultural Palestinian society.'Coming Soon to Gaza: Lashes in Criminal CodeHamas taking another step towards the full implementation of Sharia law in Gaza, will introduce lashes for certain offenses. Syria: 25 Lashes for Failing to PrayRebels' Islamic court punishes two men who did not take part in Friday prayers at the mosque. Syria: Lashes in Town Square for 'Adultery' as Sharia Law ReignsNew incident demonstrates gradual takeover of Sharia law in once-moderate state. 50 Lashes for Twitter InsultSaudi Arabian man sentenced to lashes for insulting his tribe on Twitter. Three Arabs Wounded in 'Wild West' Village FeudSeven residents of Tuba Zangariya arrested after incident involving gunfire, intentional car collision. Saudi Court Sentences Woman to 50 Lashes for SwearingA Saudi court sentenced a woman to 50 lashes for swearing at her friend via text message. Saudi Arabia to Give Australian 500 Lashes, Jail for BlasphemyInsulting the friends of the founder of Islam earned an Australian national 500 lashes and a year in jail in Saudi Arabia last month. In Iran: 74 Lashes for Student, 90 Lashes for ActressAn Iranian student freed from prison received 74 lashes on the way out the door for “insulting” President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. |
