Jakarta's ex-Governor released after jail term for blasphemy
His case sparked protests in support and condemnation of a politician once tipped for the presidency in the world`s largest Muslim-majority nation.
Jan 24, 2019, 15:49 PM IST
Jakarta's former governor to drop appeal against jail term
Basuki Tjahaja Purnama was jailed for a longer-than-expected term in a ruling that critics fear will embolden hardline Islamist forces to challenge secularism in Indonesia.
May 23, 2017, 11:16 AM IST
Jakarta's Christian governor jailed for blasphemy against Islam
The guilty verdict comes amid concern about the growing influence of Islamist groups.
May 09, 2017, 10:15 AM IST
Jakarta governor found guilty in landmark blasphemy trial
Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, commonly known as Ahok, was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday, after being found guilty of blasphemy in a landmark trial seen as a test of Indonesia`s religious tolerance.
May 09, 2017, 10:12 AM IST
After poll defeat, Jakarta`s Christian governor may escape jail
The blasphemy allegations and Basuki Tjahaja Purnama`s subsequent poll loss have sparked fears that pluralistic traditions in Indonesia are under threat from the influence of hardliners.
Apr 20, 2017, 11:14 AM IST
Controversial Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama leads polls
Jakarta's controversial Christian Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama is leading polls ahead of the Indonesian capital's municipal elections on Wednesday, despite accusations of blasphemy by Muslim radicals, officials said on Sunday.
Apr 16, 2017, 13:43 PM IST
Indonesia Islamists urge ouster of Jakarta governor, plan more protests
Islamist groups have held two big rallies since November against the governor of Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, who is on trial for insulting the Koran.
Feb 20, 2017, 13:28 PM IST
Incumbent Jakarta governor and rival in tight election, early counts show
The incumbent governor of Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, was neck and neck with rival Anies Baswedan in the race to lead the Indonesian capital, early counting by private pollsters showed.
Feb 15, 2017, 14:23 PM IST
Jakarta election heads for second round as Christian governor holds narrow lead
Basuki Tjahaja Purnama had secured 42.57 percent of the votes, just ahead of former minister Anies Baswedan in second place with 40.23 percent.
Feb 15, 2017, 14:14 PM IST
Indonesians vote for Jakarta governor as religious tensions divide
Indonesia has the world`s largest Muslim population but is officially secular and home to minority Christian and Hindu communities, as well as hundreds of ethnic groups.
Thousands gathered at Jakarta mosque urged to vote for Muslim governor
Thousands of Indonesians gathered on Saturday at a mosque in central Jakarta, where religious leaders urged them to support a Muslim candidate during next week's contentious election to select the capital's governor.
Feb 11, 2017, 11:43 AM IST
Court clears way for Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama's blasphemy trial
he politician, the favourite in opinion polls for the governor`s post before the case emerged, is a close ally of President Joko Widodo.
Dec 27, 2016, 13:23 PM IST
Jakarta governor named suspect in blasphemy case
Jakarta`s Christian governor was formally named a suspect in a blasphemy investigation Wednesday, after allegations that he insulted Islam sparked a violent mass protest by Muslim hardliners in the Indonesian capital.
Nov 16, 2016, 10:35 AM IST
50,000 Muslim hardliners rally against blasphemy in Jakarta
A sea of protesters wearing white Islamic robes swarmed the city`s largest mosque for Friday prayers before taking to the streets in a huge show of force against governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama.
Nov 04, 2016, 14:31 PM IST
