JAKARTA: President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s commitment to freedom of speech has come under scrutiny following the arrest of several anti-government figures last week over alleged treason.
Jokowi won praise for his bold move to take part in mass prayers last Friday with thousands of Muslims who demanded the imprisonment of blasphemy suspect and incumbent Jakarta Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama.
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