The most high-profile flogging in recent years was of the Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 1,000 lashes on charges of insulting Islam.
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Criticism for China’s Child Modeling Industry After Video of 3-Year-Old Being Kicked
More than 100 online retailers said they would cut down on child modeling, condemning corporal punishment in the shooting process.
Iran Rights Lawyer Sentenced to 38 Years in Prison and 148 Lashes, Husband Says
The reported punishment for Nasrin Sotoudeh, who was arrested last June after defending women who removed their head scarves, drew international condemnation.