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Indonesia Faces Calls To Repeal Blasphemy Laws

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Indonesia is facing renewed calls to repeal its controversial blasphemy law after the jailing of Jakarta’s Christian governor, with critics pointing to a sharp increase in its use to target minorities. Basuki Tjahaja Purnama — known by his nickname Ahok — was jailed for two years Tuesday for blasphemy over comments he made about Islam … Read more

Cambodian Gunman Called ‘Meet To Kill’ Admits To Murdering Kem Ley

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An unemployed former Cambodian soldier who calls himself “Meet to Kill” admitted to the brazen murder of a renowned government critic on Wednesday, saying the hit was in revenge for an unpaid debt. Doubt was immediately cast over his apparent motive by Kem Ley’s supporters in a country with a long and dark history of … Read more