Two cases of hate speech on social media that came to light in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) have been settled with customary laws.

The alleged victims of hate speech dropped their cases against Prima Gaida Bahren of Kupang city and Jayadi Rusani of Rote Ndao regency and agreed to resolve the cases through a reconciliation process.

“Initially, these two cases were handled by the police. Following mediation by customary leaders and religious figures, it was finally agreed that the cases would be settled through customary laws and in a familial atmosphere. The cases have finally been resolved,” NTT Police spokesperson Jules Abast said.

Local priest group Brigade Meo head Ady Ndiy, who reported Prima over alleged hate speech, said he had forgiven the 33-year old woman because she had repented and called on other social media users to not follow her actions.

Prima was reported to the police by Brigade Meo on May 11 for allegedly insulting NTT people through her Facebook posts related to religious intolerance.

Rote Ndao Regent Leonard Haning said he had settled his dispute with Jayadi related to his Facebook comments.

In his posts, Jayadi mocked Ba’a residents for gathering support for blasphemy convict and non-active Jakarta governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama by carrying out candlelight vigils. Leonard said Jayadi had repented and signed an apology  letter. (yon/ebf)

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