The two star who have for calls of a boycott

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Huge waves of criticism have erupted after the south-east Asian country announced it would implement the controversial Islamic law. But the US has urged Brunei to use the United Nations Convention Against Torture to protect its citizens. After the decision was made public, thousands called on a Brunei boycott, demanding holidaymakers refuse to visit the country or use its country-owned hotels.

Robert Palladino, State Department spokesman, said: "Brunei's decision to implement Phases Two and Three of the Sharia Penal Code and associated penalties runs counter to its international human rights obligations, including with respect to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.”

Mr Palladino added: “We continue to encourage Brunei to ratify and implement the United Nations Convention Against Torture, which it signed in 2015, and to sign, ratify, and implement the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.”

The law changes come into the Muslim country on Wednesday.

The proposals will punish sodomy, adultery and rape with the death penalty, including stoning.