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Blasphemy-Law

Academia 1 year ago

Defending freedom of religion: A collective responsibility

The IPPFoRB-APHR Jakarta Declaration presents an opportunity for Indonesian lawmakers and their Southeast Asian peers to take collective action in securing the guarantee for freedom of religion or belief for all peoples in the region.

Election Updates 2 years ago

Lampung comedian named blasphemy suspect after performing at Anies campaign event

Aulia performed the skit before the main event, a public discussion between Anies and university students. His skit was recorded and shared on social media, inciting protests from Muslim viewers.

Academia 2 years ago

PREMIUM
The future president must resolve blasphemy controversy

Indonesia's political landscape has, regrettably, served as fertile ground for the propagation of religious-based campaigns, frequently entwined with disinformation.

Society 2 years ago

Islamic school leader Panji Gumilang detained for blasphemy, hate speech

Founded in 1996 and home to roughly 5,000 students, Al-Zaytun has caused a stir with practices like allowing men and women to pray alongside each other, and women to become preachers, which are uncommon in Indonesia

Academia 3 years ago

PREMIUM
When the religious affairs minister is accused of insulting Islam

The Blasphemy Law is most commonly used against minorities who are deemed to have criticized Islam.

National 5 years ago

Indonesians remain sensitive to perceived blasphemy: YLBHI

A report conducted by the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) has revealed that accusations of blasphemy are still rampant amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

National 6 years ago

Medan Police arrest man for damaging, stealing Quran

A group is believed to have paid the suspect Rp 700,000 (US$51.10) as a reward, say the police.

City 6 years ago

After months-long trial, schizophrenic Bogor woman absolved of blasphemy charge

A blasphemy case started after a video of Suzethe Margareth entering Al-Munawaroh Mosque in Sentul, Bogor regency, went viral last year. Believing that her husband was marrying another woman inside the mosque, she stormed inside with her pet dog and wearing her shoes.

City 6 years ago

PREMIUM
Bogor blasphemy trial: 'Mentally ill' defendant did not know about dog ban in mosque

A woman has been accused of violating the Blasphemy Law, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison.

National 6 years ago

Sukarno's daughter accused of blasphemy after comparing father to Prophet Muhammad

This is not the first time Sukmawati has been reported to the police for alleged defamation.