Indonesia Jails Woman Who Recited Muslim Prayer Before Trying Pork on TikTok<br />In Indonesia, a Muslim woman named Lina Mukherjee has been sentenced to two years in prison for a video she shared on TikTok.<br />The video showed her reciting an Islamic prayer before trying pork while visiting Bali.<br />The court found her guilty of spreading information aimed at inciting hatred against religious individuals and specific groups.<br />After the trial, Mukherjee expressed shock at the sentence, saying, "I know I was wrong, but I really did not expect this punishment."<br />She may file an appeal.<br />Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim nation, has seen a rise in religious conservatism.<br />Blasphemy laws are being increasingly used against religious minorities and those deemed to have insulted Islam.<br />Pork is forbidden in Islam, but it is commonly consumed by non-Muslims in Indonesia.<br />Mukherjee's video drew millions of views but was condemned by religious groups, including the Indonesian Ulema Council.<br />Human Rights Watch's Indonesia researcher, Andreas Harsono, criticized the increase in blasphemy laws, calling it a serious setback to protecting freedom of religion and belief in Indonesia.<br />This case highlights the tensions between religious conservatism and freedom of expression in Indonesia.<br />#latestnews #news #cnn
