Brunei

Israel keen to establish ties with SE Asia's Muslim nations - envoy

The region's three Muslim-majority states - Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei - sharply criticized the Israeli attacks during 11 days of hostilities in May.

|ByREUTERS
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Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah salutes during the 34th National Day celebrations in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei February 24, 2018

EU chastises Brunei for 'retrograde' death penalty for gay sex, adultery

Along with stoning for sodomy, the laws impose the death penalty on rapists and punish thieves with amputation.

|ByREUTERS