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Blasphemy-Law

Lecturer accused of blasphemy grilled for five hours over the word ‘fiction’
Politics 7 years ago

Lecturer accused of blasphemy grilled for five hours over the word ‘fiction’

Rocky Gerung, an outspoken government critic, made a controversial remark during a TV talk show last year and was only recently summonsed by the Jakarta Police for questioning.
Why you should defend Ahmad Dhani even if you hate him
Opinion 7 years ago

Why you should defend Ahmad Dhani even if you hate him

The price we have to pay for that sweet moment of schadenfreude is too high: the loss of our hard-won freedom.
Ma’ruf Amin says he regrets testifying against Ahok
Politics 7 years ago

Ma’ruf Amin says he regrets testifying against Ahok

His statement, on a touchy topic that is still controversial years after the fact, sparked a public debate on social media.
Indonesian comics tread fine line between humor, blasphemy
National 7 years ago

Indonesian comics tread fine line between humor, blasphemy

In the video, Tretan, a Muslim, teamed up with Coki, a Christian, to cook pork with date syrup and honey at the series’ usual setting of a building rooftop at night. 
Pakistan hardliners vow no let up in paralysing blasphemy protests
World 7 years ago

Pakistan hardliners vow no let up in paralysing blasphemy protests

Islamist hardliners incensed by the acquittal of a Christian woman for blasphemy vowed no let up Thursday to protests paralysing major Pakistani cities a day after Prime Minister Imran Khan vowed to confront them.
Muslim, Christian comedians get death threats over video about cooking pork
National 7 years ago

Muslim, Christian comedians get death threats over video about cooking pork

In the video, Tretan, a Muslim, teamed up with Coki, a Christian, to cook pork with date syrup and honey.
Better or worse under Jokowi?
Editorial 7 years ago

Better or worse under Jokowi?

Life is neither better nor worse under Jokowi than in the past, and voters will keep this record in mind when casting their ballots next April.
Meiliana and multiculturalism
Opinion 7 years ago

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Meiliana and multiculturalism

Many people regretted the verdict, including the religious affairs minister. 
Blasphemy Law takes toll on minority faiths, ethnicity
Opinion 7 years ago

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Blasphemy Law takes toll on minority faiths, ethnicity

In 2017 and 2018 alone, 17 people have been imprisoned under blasphemy laws, including Ahok and Meliana.  
Support flows in for Meiliana
National 7 years ago

Support flows in for Meiliana

“Of course residents who ask [mosques to lower the volume of speakers] should not be charged [...] It’s an acceptable request to make, even the DMI has asked mosques to set their speakers at a tolerable volume and not to use the speakers for too long,” Kalla told reporters at his office recently.
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