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    A video filmed on 21 July 2026 in the Libyan city of Sabha shows a woman accused of adultery being sentenced to 100 lashes in a public flogging that was subsequently shared on social media, sparking widespread outrage.[1]

    Public Outcry Online

    The footage, which shows the flogging taking place in an open area, has spread rapidly across social‑media platforms. Viewers have commented that the punishment is brutal and inappropriate for a public space, while many others express shock that a legal provision still allows such sanctions for extramarital relationships.[1]

    Legal Context

    The incident highlights that Libya still retains laws that criminalize adultery, with the criminal code permitting corporal punishment for those found guilty of extramarital relations. The video illustrates how these provisions are still applied in some regions of the country.[1]

    Implications for Human Rights

    The outcry following the video's circulation reflects growing international and domestic concerns over the treatment of women under Libya’s legal system. Calls for reform of punitive measures and for a review of the adultery provisions have intensified as a result of the public backlash.[1]

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