http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-35082343
Gambia is a major destination for middle-aged and elderly female sex-tourists from the Western Europe. Now they should be extra careful, not to get stoned to death for adultery.
There is a difference between Islamic Republic and the classical Sharia state. Islamic republic relies on the constitution, which is developed under supervision of special religious institution and approved through referendum. Legislation is developed by elected assemblies in accordance with constitution, and enforced by the state. Sharia state is quite opposite, it is guided by the Quran and Sunna directly, and Sharia law can be enforced by anyone around you.Quote
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has declared his Muslim-majority country an Islamic republic, saying the move marks a break with the colonial past. Mr Jammeh told state TV the proclamation was in line with Gambia's "religious identity and values". He added that no dress code would be imposed and citizens of other faiths would be allowed to practise freely. Some 90% of Gambians are Muslim. The former British colony's economy relies heavily on tourism.
Gambia is a major destination for middle-aged and elderly female sex-tourists from the Western Europe. Now they should be extra careful, not to get stoned to death for adultery.
As the result, there is no risk of being stoned to death in Iran (a real Islamic republic, not a cartoonish one). On the other hand, anybody can throw a stone in some medieval state like Pakistan, Qatar or Saudi Arabia.
