Indonesians rally for unity after blasphemy protests
Tens of thousands of Indonesians have rallied in Jakarta, the Indonesian capital, calling for tolerance and unity after massive protests were held against the city’s minority Christian governor. The crowds on Sunday filled a major traffic circle in Jakarta and sprawled into its main thoroughfares, waving “We Are Indonesia” signs and a giant red-and-white national […]
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Jakarta’s Christian governor is not afraid of offending people, but now his outspoken remarks about a verse in the Koran have triggered protests and possible police charges which could derail his political career. Jakarta (dpa) – Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, the Indonesian capital’s governor, has never minced his words. He has used expletives during television talk […]
Jakarta’s Christian governor named suspect in blasphemy case
Jakarta (dpa) – Indonesian police on Wednesday named Jakarta’s Christian governor a suspect in a blasphemy case over accusations that he insulted the Koran, amid pressure from Muslim groups for his prosecution. The police announcement came after more than 100,000 Muslims rallied earlier this month demanding Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama be arrested for blasphemy.
Amidst Protests, Tense Times for Chinese Indonesians
In May 1998, Abui, a Chinese-Indonesian canteen owner, had a two year old daughter and another on the way. He and his pregnant wife didn’t dare sleep through the night; they took turns on the night watch for five days as rioters ransacked Chinese shops and neighborhoods. It was part of a hectic month of […]
Indonesia Arrests Six Over ISIS-Inspired Church Attack
Indonesian authorities have arrested six men suspected of involvement in a radical Islamist attack on a church Sunday that left one child dead. An attacker, wearing a shirt that bore the word “jihad” on it, threw Molotov cocktails at the church on the island of Borneo while riding a motorbike.
Indonesia: Thousands rally against blasphemy in Jakarta
Tens of thousands of protesters called for Jakarta’s governor to be prosecuted for blasphemy in a massive demonstration in the Indonesian capital as police fired tear gas and water canon to disperse the crowd. A sea of protesters wearing white robes took to the streets on Friday in a huge show of force against Governor […]