Top Christian Official Jailed in Indonesia for Blasphemy

May 09, 2017, 01:45 PM

The outgoing Christian governor of the Indonesian capital Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, popularly known as Ahok, was found guilty of blasphemy by a court in the Indonesian capital on Tuesday and sentenced to two years' imprisonment. It was a stunning blow to a politician who has won praise for his clean and competent governance.