The Sharia laws mean that the Hisbah Corps would be introduced to ensure strict compliance with and enforcement of the Sharia laws in Yorubaland. Arguably, the Sharia laws would have disruptive ...

Muslim groups say the changes are politically motivated but the government says it is responding to demands for reform.

defend them as a means to align the law with Islamic principles and reduce Western influence on Iraqi culture. The parliament also passed a general amnesty law seen as benefiting Sunni detainees ...