Sharia in Aceh

Banda Aceh ‘sharia police’ to tighten patrols for Ramadan – Archipelago

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he Banda Aceh Public Order Agency and Wilayatul Hisbah (Satpol PP WH), or “sharia police”, plans to intensify monitoring during of Ramadan to prevent violations of Islamic law under a mandate from the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda), according to the agency’s duty chief. “We have routine [patrols] every day, but we will increase our … Read more

Government in Aceh Town Bans New Year Celebrations

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Banda Aceh. The city government of Sabang, located in the conservative province of Aceh, issued a statement on Saturday banning any form of New Year celebrations, citing adherence to Islamic teachings. Acting Sabang Mayor Andri Nourman announced that all city government agencies have agreed to the prohibition, asserting that such celebrations conflict with Islamic values. … Read more