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Tuesday May 9, 2017

Jakarta's Christian Governor Sentenced To 2 Years For Blasphemy

Jakarta Gov. Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama (center) talks with his lawyers after his sentencing hearing Tuesday in Indonesia's capital city. Bay Ismoyo/AP hide caption

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Bay Ismoyo/AP

The Two-Way

Jakarta's Christian Governor Sentenced To 2 Years For Blasphemy

May 9, 2017 • The Indonesian court's decision has cheered Muslim conservatives and crushed the hopes of advocates of a more pluralistic and tolerant path for their nation.

Tuesday July 22, 2014

Jakarta Gov. Widodo Wins Indonesian Presidency, Tally Shows

Indonesian presidential candidate Joko Widodo talks to the media during his visit at a reservoir development project in Jakarta on Tuesday. Dita Alangkara/AP hide caption

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Dita Alangkara/AP

The Two-Way

Jakarta Gov. Widodo Wins Indonesian Presidency, Tally Shows

July 22, 2014 • The former furniture maker who entered national politics only two years ago won 53 percent of the vote. His rival, former Gen. Subianto, called the election unfair and undemocratic.