Jakarta governor guilty of blasphemy for 'insulting Islam'

Trial of Basuki Tjahaka Purnama, known as Ahok, seen as test of religious tolerance in Indonesia

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The former governor of Jakarta has been found guilty of blasphemy and sentenced to two years in prison after insulting Islam during a campaign speech.

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