Cleric’s supporters stage protests


Supporters of Indonesian preacher Abdul Somad Batubara staged protests in Jakarta and Medan against Singapore’s recent move to deny him entry over his history of extremist teachings.

In Medan, about 250 of the preacher’s supporters first gathered at Medan Grand Mosque on Friday before marching to the Forum Nine office building, where Singapore’s Consulate-General is located.

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