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Swiss tourist jailed in Indonesia for insulting Hindu holiday

IOL · 21 August 2026 at 11:32

Swiss tourist jailed in Indonesia for insulting Hindu holiday

A Swiss man faces a year in prison in Bali for insulting the sacred Hindu Day of Silence on social media, raising questions about tourist behaviour and respect for local customs.

Discover the details of this contentious case and its implications for cultural sensitivity in Indonesia.

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