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Blasphemy Trial Against Jakarta's Christian Governor to Continue at Indonesian Court
An Indonesian court held the blasphemy trial against Jakarta’s Christian Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama on Tuesday, who is accused of insulting the Qur’an based on an edited video. 
Church Witnessing Rapid Growth in Indonesia in Backdrop of Oppression by Extremists and State
Christianity in Indonesia is on the rise in the face of persecution by the radicals and the state, the World Watch Monitor reported. 
Indonesia Simmers Under Religious Persecution as Over 1,000 Churches Closed in Volatile Region of Aceh Since 2006
An Indonesian law to promote so-called religious harmony has caused closure of over 1,000 churches, and pose significant hurdle in the opening of many new ones.
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