The Video Does Not Show a Woman Whipped Under Sharia Law for Wearing Trousers
The Claim
A woman who was whipped according to Sharia law for wearing trousers.
Emerging story
Social media users on X shared an old video clip that allegedly depicts a woman being punished according to Sharia law for wearing trousers. In the video, a woman lies on the road, with one man holding her legs, another holding her head, while a third man beats her.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating video and found the claim to be misleading.
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