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===Introduction of Sharia in 2014===

===Introduction of Sharia in 2014===

In on April 22, 2014 [[Sharia law]] was introduced, applying to Muslims as well as non-Muslims.  Apostasy, insulting [[Muhammed]], criticising the Hadiths or [[Koran]], publicly saying one is not a Muslim, homosexuality, and adultery became punishable by the death penalty.  [[Stoning]] is the official method of execution for homosexuality and adultery if there are four witnesses.  Christmas celebrations were forbidden.<ref name="UN_2014">{{citation |url=http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=47552#.VcK34vlViko |title=UN concerned at broad application of death penalty in Brunei’s revised penal code |date=11 April 2014 |accessdate=5 August 2015 }}</ref><ref name="m.bt.com.bn">[http://m.bt.com.bn/news-national/2015/12/26/christians-celebratex%E2%80%99mas-brunei Christians celebrate X’mas in Brunei |The Brunei Times</ref>

In on April 22, 2014 [[Sharia law]] was introduced, applying to Muslims as well as non-Muslims.  Apostasy, insulting [[Muhammed]], criticising the Hadiths or [[Koran]], publicly saying one is not a Muslim, homosexuality, and adultery became punishable by the death penalty.  [[Stoning]] is the official method of execution for homosexuality and adultery if there are four witnesses.  Christmas celebrations were forbidden.<ref name="UN_2014">{{citation |url=http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=47552#.VcK34vlViko |title=UN concerned at broad application of death penalty in Brunei’s revised penal code |date=11 April 2014 |accessdate=5 August 2015 }}</ref><ref name="m.bt.com.bn">[http://m.bt.com.bn/news-national/2015/12/26/christians-celebratex%E2%80%99mas-brunei Christians celebrate X’mas in Brunei |The Brunei Times]</ref>

==Defense==

==Defense==

Brunei hosted an ASEAN summit in July 2002, which agreed co-operative measures in the field of counter-terrorism among member states. Brunei is also involved in the search for a settlement of the awkward and potentially dangerous dispute over the Spratly Islands, the South China Sea archipelago claimed by six countries, including Brunei itself and China. Relations with Malaysia have improved since the resolution of various long-running border disputes.  

Brunei hosted an ASEAN summit in July 2002, which agreed co-operative measures in the field of counter-terrorism among member states. Brunei is also involved in the search for a settlement of the awkward and potentially dangerous dispute over the Spratly Islands, the South China Sea archipelago claimed by six countries, including Brunei itself and China. Relations with Malaysia have improved since the resolution of various long-running border disputes.  

[http://www.worldtravel24.com/southeasternasia/brunei/brunei-history/]

[http://www.worldtravel24.com/southeasternasia/brunei/brunei-history/]

==External links==

==External links==