Tag : Gov. Basuki Tjahaja Purnama
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title : Ahok Drops Blasphemy Appeal, Urges Supporters to Trust God for Justice: 'God Doesn't Sleep'
summary : In a surprising turn of events, Jakarta's Christian ex-governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (also known as "Ahok"), has withdrawn his appeal against his two-year prison sentence for blasphemy "for the sake of our people and nation" and urged his supporters to trust God for the future.
date : May 24, 2017 12:47 PM EDT
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title : Imprisonment of Jakarta's Christian Governor Ahok for Blaspheming Quran Will 'Embolden' Muslim Extremists, Says Expert
summary : In what is being called a "sad day for Indonesia", the Christian governor of Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama - better known by his nickname Ahok, has been sentenced to two years in prison by a court that found him guilty of blaspheming the Quran.
date : May 09, 2017 10:24 AM EDT
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title : Muslim Leader of Protests Against Jakarta's Christian Governor Now Facing Blasphemy Charges
summary : In an ironic turn of events, the leader of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) who led the charge against the Christian governor of Jakarta for blasphemy is now facing the same charge after making an offensive comment regarding Jesus Christ.
date : Jan 02, 2017 01:03 PM EST
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title : Jakarta Governor Ahok Returns to Court for Blasphemy Trial, Accused of Causing ‘Disunity Among Muslims’
summary : After an emotional appearance on the first day of trial for blasphemy charges last week, Jakarta’s controversial Christian governor Ahok went back to court Tuesday.
date : Dec 20, 2016 11:05 AM EST
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title : Jakarta Protests Updates: Tens of Thousands Rally for Tolerance after Massive Protest Against Christian Governor
summary : At least 30,000 people took to the streets of Jakarta on Sunday calling for tolerance and unity two days after a massive protest was held against the city’s Christian governor over blasphemy allegations.
date : Dec 05, 2016 05:43 PM EST
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