persecution
Pastor Sentenced to Prison in Indonesia
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· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about this case is available from International Christian Concern, including details about the court proceedings and the events leading up to the sentencing.
A court decision has been made in a case involving a pastor. The pastor, originally from Aceh, was sentenced to prison time. This individual had converted to Christianity and was living in a different part of the country.
The case against the pastor centered on allegations of certain statements made online. A panel of judges handed down a sentence of two years, which is half of what was initially requested by the prosecution. Further information about this case is available from International Christian Concern, including details about the court proceedings and the events leading up to the sentencing.
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Category: persecution ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: International Christian Concern ·
Reading time: 1 min
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