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Blasphemy-Law

Politics 7 years ago

Police end probe into blasphemy allegations against Sukmawati

The National Police have ended their investigation into Sukmawati Soekarnoputri, the daughter of Indonesia’s first president Sukarno, for alleged blasphemy, police spokesperson Brig. Gen. Muhammad Iqbal said in a statement on Sunday.

Opinion 7 years ago

Battle for inclusive democracy continues after 20 years of reformasi

In commemorating 20 years of reform, how can Indonesians give meaning to its democracy? What kind of democracy do we envision for the future?

Editorial 7 years ago

Displaced for different beliefs

Past and current national governments have let this problem of intolerance against minorities fester.

National 7 years ago

Amnesty International urges govt to release blasphemy convict

Amnesty International has urged the government to release Alnoldy Bahari, a farmer from Pandeglang regency in Banten, who was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay Rp 100 million (US$ 7,150) by Pandeglang District Court on April 30 for blasphemy.

Opinion 7 years ago

Change blasphemy law to avoid abuse

Clearly we are facing the threat of selective anger.The cause is outgroup critique – and revenge.

National 7 years ago

Sukarno’s daughter reported to police for alleged blasphemy

A lawyer and a prominent Muslim organization have filed a report against Sukmawati Soekarnoputri, daughter of the late first president Sukarno, for alleged blasphemy as they complained that her poem contained insults to Islam.

Opinion 8 years ago

Q&A: What you need to know about Ahok's case review petition

The case review request is the first, and could be the last, legal attempt by Ahok to challenge his conviction. Here’s what you need to know about this legal move.

National 8 years ago

Soldier dismissed for blasphemy

A soldier serving in Papua was dismissed from the Indonesian Military (TNI) and sentenced to 2.5 years in prison after being found guilty of blasphemy.

Opinion 8 years ago

Pancasila and the problematic blasphemy law

The current interpretation and use of the blasphemy law foster a climate of intolerance and allow the law to be used to justify an extralegal discrimination of minorities.