Irish twitter supports the boycotting of Sultan of Brunei’s nine luxury hotels

Last week, a number of A-list celebrities, such as George Clooney, Ellen DeGeneres and Elton John called for a boycott of these hotels.

The people of the Irish Twitter world have joined the boycotting of the Sultan of Brunei’s hotels after the Asian nation, with a population of about 430,00, announced the introduction of anti-LGBT laws.

From April 3, anyone found guilty of homosexuality or cheating on their spouse could be whipped or stoned.

The new laws also introduced 40 lashes of a cane for women who have sexual relations with other women, while the punishment of 10 years in prison may also be given.

The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, owns nine exclusive hotels, three of which are in the UK and two in Paris.

Following the news, a number of A-list celebrities, such as George Clooney, Ellen DeGeneres and Elton John called for a boycott of these hotels.

Tomorrow, the country of #Brunei will start stoning gay people to death. We need to do something now. Please boycott these hotels owned by the Sultan of Brunei. Raise your voices now. Spread the word. Rise up. pic.twitter.com/24KJsemPGH

— The Ellen Show (@TheEllenShow) April 2, 2019

Irish Twitter users, including well-known Irish faces, posted on their various platforms in support.

USE YOUR VOICE, SPREAD THE WORD. #Repost @theellenshow Tomorrow, the country of Brunei will start stoning gay people to death. We need to do something now. Please boycott these hotels owned by the Sultan of Brunei. Raise your voices now. Spread the word #BoycottBrunei pic.twitter.com/x00us7kjhL

— Darren Kennedy (@Darrenken) April 3, 2019

Just cancelled our anniversary meal at the Dorchester next month. #BoycottBrunei pic.twitter.com/5E1snWsIhT

— Michelle (@mischkabelle) April 3, 2019

Vile https://t.co/D2aOxzafCD

— James Kavanagh (@JamesKavanagh_) April 3, 2019

This comes into effect from today! We must stand together in solidarity with our #Brunei brothers, sisters & siblings. This is outrageous🏳️‍🌈 https://t.co/AUINv2gy6p

— GNI Magazine (@gnimag) April 3, 2019

I, too, am following my friend George Clooney in boycotting all of the hotels owned by the Sultan of Brunei following the April 3rd law in Brunei to stone and whip to death all gays. The Beverly Hills Hotel, Hotel Bel-Air, The Dorchester and more. https://t.co/dZoibppm2c https://t.co/OLocG0wqNA

— Annie West (@anniewestdotcom) March 29, 2019