The article details the severe public punishments enforced in Aceh, Indonesia, under Sharia law.Convicts, including those convicted of adultery, gambling, and other moral offenses, are subjected to brutal canings in front of crowds.

Hooded officers, known as 'algojos,' use rattan sticks to flog offenders until they faint, often resulting in visible injuries and psychological trauma.The practice, supported by local authorities, aims to deter violations and uphold Islamic values.However, human rights organizations condemn the practice as cruel and degrading, citing violations of international law.

Recent cases include a woman caned 21 times for kissing her partner during a live stream and a couple flogged 140 times each for extramarital sex and alcohol consumption.Critics argue that such punishments, while culturally rooted, perpetuate systemic injustice and harm the region's reputation.