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Indonesian influencer sentenced to prison for blasphemy after eating pork in TikTok video

  • Muslim woman Lina Lutfiawati jailed for 2 years in Indonesia after viral TikTok video showed her reciting Islamic phrase before eating pork.
  • Pork consumption is forbidden in Islam, the dominant religion in Indonesia, prompting backlash from conservative groups.
  • Lutfiawati was found guilty of spreading information aimed at inciting hatred against religious individuals and groups.
  • The case highlights the use of Indonesia's controversial blasphemy laws to target minorities and curb freedom of expression.
  • Previous instances in Indonesia have seen legal consequences for blasphemy over matters like offering free gin to people named Mohammed.
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