Friday, January 20, 2012

Atheist faces jail after Facebook remark

An Indonesian civil servant who declared himself an atheist on Facebook was arrested and is now facing jail for blasphemy after being attacked by an angry mob, police said on Friday.

MORE: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/8406581/atheist-faces-jail-after-facebook-remark

See also...

Atheist Indonesian in protective custody after being beaten by mob
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/indonesia/9027145/Atheist-Indonesian-in-protective-custody-after-being-beaten-by-mob.html

Dismay After Indonesian Atheist Charged With Blasphemy
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/news/dismay-after-indonesian-atheist-charged-with-blasphemy/492622

Breaking News: Indonesian Atheist Officially Arrested
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/breaking-news-indonesian-atheist-officially-arrested/492612

Row over Indonesia atheist Facebook post
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16644141