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Police investigate Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s son for blasphemy

Indonesian police are investigating allegations of blasphemy and hate speech against the youngest son of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. Police plan to summon Kaesang Pangarep for questioning after receiving a complaint about a video uploaded to YouTube in May, Jakarta police spokesman Argo Yuwono said Thursday.

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Police investigate Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s son for blasphemy

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Pakistani right-wingers cry ‘blasphemy’ to muzzle liberals

A virulent social media campaign to paint five disappeared Pakistani activists as blasphemers deserving execution has spotlighted how right-wing efforts to muzzle liberal voices using the country’s draconian laws have found a powerful new platform online.

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Son of murdered Pakistani governor may face charges over 'offensive' video

The son of a Pakistani governor killed for criticising the country's blasphemy laws may face charges under the same laws after posting a video labelled "offensive" by religious groups.

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Christmas message leads to death threats, police case in Pakistan

A Christmas message calling for prayers for those charged under Pakistan's blasphemy laws has led to death threats against the son of a provincial governor killed five years ago for criticizing the same laws.