Indonesia Jails Woman Who Recited Muslim Prayer Before Trying Pork on TikTok
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Indonesia Jails Woman Who Recited Muslim Prayer Before Trying Pork on TikTok
In Indonesia, a Muslim woman named Lina Mukherjee has been sentenced to two years in prison for a video she shared on TikTok.
The video showed her reciting an Islamic prayer before trying pork while visiting Bali.
The court found her guilty of spreading information aimed at inciting hatred against religious individuals and specific groups.
After the trial, Mukherjee expressed shock at the sentence, saying, "I know I was wrong, but I really did not expect this punishment."
She may file an appeal.
Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim nation, has seen a rise in religious conservatism.
Blasphemy laws are being increasingly used against religious minorities and those deemed to have insulted Islam.
Pork is forbidden in Islam, but it is commonly consumed by non-Muslims in Indonesia.
Mukherjee's video drew millions of views but was condemned by religious groups, including the Indonesian Ulema Council.
Human Rights Watch's Indonesia researcher, Andreas Harsono, criticized the increase in blasphemy laws, calling it a serious setback to protecting freedom of religion and belief in Indonesia.
This case highlights the tensions between religious conservatism and freedom of expression in Indonesia.
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In Indonesia, a Muslim woman named Lina Mukherjee has been sentenced to two years in prison for a video she shared on TikTok.
The video showed her reciting an Islamic prayer before trying pork while visiting Bali.
The court found her guilty of spreading information aimed at inciting hatred against religious individuals and specific groups.
After the trial, Mukherjee expressed shock at the sentence, saying, "I know I was wrong, but I really did not expect this punishment."
She may file an appeal.
Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim nation, has seen a rise in religious conservatism.
Blasphemy laws are being increasingly used against religious minorities and those deemed to have insulted Islam.
Pork is forbidden in Islam, but it is commonly consumed by non-Muslims in Indonesia.
Mukherjee's video drew millions of views but was condemned by religious groups, including the Indonesian Ulema Council.
Human Rights Watch's Indonesia researcher, Andreas Harsono, criticized the increase in blasphemy laws, calling it a serious setback to protecting freedom of religion and belief in Indonesia.
This case highlights the tensions between religious conservatism and freedom of expression in Indonesia.
#latestnews #news #cnn