Obama urges end to division in childhood home Indonesia
Indonesia's reputation for pluralism has come under scrutiny since Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, an ethnic-Chinese Christian, was sentenced in May to two years in prison for blasphemy.
Sun Jul 02 2017
Thousands of Ahok's supporters throng Jakarta city hall grounds
Thousands of people thronged the City Hall grounds this morning in a show of moral support and sympathy for outgoing Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, better known as Ahok.
Wed May 10 2017
Ethnic Chinese still grapple with discrimination despite generations in Indonesia
Many in Indonesia still face official discrimination, despite the intervention of the government's human rights commission.
Sun Mar 19 2017
Ahok to be charged in court for blasphemy
Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, better known as Ahok, will be charged in court for blasphemy.
Wed Nov 16 2016
Indonesia police proceed with blasphemy case against Christian governor
Indonesian police will investigate a blasphemy complaint brought by Muslim groups against Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama or 'Ahok'.
Wed Nov 16 2016
Indonesia president condemns rally violence 'chaos'
Indonesia's president urged protesters rioting in Jakarta Saturday to return to their homes, lamenting the "chaos" in the capital as gangs of hardline Muslims torched police cars and attacked officers
Fri Nov 04 2016
Jakarta on high alert as Muslim hardliners plan mass protest Friday
The protest was triggered by criticisms by Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama of his opponents who cited a verse from the Quran to attack him previously.
Mon Oct 31 2016