Indonesian province turns up Sharia law after tsunami
Clip: 8/19/2014 | 9m 16s
Sharia law in Indonesia is threatening rights of religious minorities and women.
Islamic Sharia law was fairly dormant in the Indonesian province of Aceh until a massive earthquake and tsunami struck in 2004, killing more than 130,000. But as residents rebuild, Sharia officers have strengthened their grip, threatening rights of religious minorities and women. Special correspondent Kira Kay reports.
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Indonesian province turns up Sharia law after tsunami
Clip: 8/19/2014 | 9m 16s
Islamic Sharia law was fairly dormant in the Indonesian province of Aceh until a massive earthquake and tsunami struck in 2004, killing more than 130,000. But as residents rebuild, Sharia officers have strengthened their grip, threatening rights of religious minorities and women. Special correspondent Kira Kay reports.
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